Conjugation

Drill in

visser avec une perceuse

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only drill changes; in stays the same: drilled in, drilled in.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't drill in, he doesn't drill in.

    1. I / you / we / they drill in
    2. he / she / it drills in

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am drilling in
    2. you / we / they are drilling in
    3. he / she / it is drilling in

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't drill in.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they drilled in

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to drill in
    2. you / we / they are going to drill in
    3. he / she / it is going to drill in

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't drill in.

    1. (you) drill in
    2. let's drill in