Conjugation

Stare out at

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out at

    Only stare changes; out at stays the same: stared out at, stared out at.

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 stare out at, he doesn't stare out at.

    1. I / you / we / they stare out at
    2. he / she / it stares out at

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they stared out at

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) stare out at
    2. let's stare out at