Conjugation

Tear down

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only tear changes; down stays the same: tore down, torn down.

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 tear down, he doesn't tear down.

    1. I / you / we / they tear down
    2. he / she / it tears down

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am tearing down
    2. you / we / they are tearing down
    3. he / she / it is tearing down

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they tore down

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tear down
    2. let's tear down