Conjugation

Give out

distribuer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only give changes; out stays the same: gave out, given out.

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 give out, he doesn't give out.

    1. I / you / we / they give out
    2. he / she / it gives out

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am giving out
    2. you / we / they are giving out
    3. he / she / it is giving out

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they gave out

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) give out
    2. let's give out