Conjugation

Shell out

débourser

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only shell changes; out stays the same: shelled out, shelled 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 shell out, he doesn't shell out.

    1. I / you / we / they shell out
    2. he / she / it shells out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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