Conjugation

Prey on

exploiter

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only prey changes; on stays the same: preyed on, preyed on.

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 prey on, he doesn't prey on.

    1. I / you / we / they prey on
    2. he / she / it preys on

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am preying on
    2. you / we / they are preying on
    3. he / she / it is preying on

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they preyed on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) prey on
    2. let's prey on