English · Common Verbs

felt

/fɛlt/

[/fɛlt/]

past tense and participle of feel

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'feel': to have experienced an emotion or a physical sensation.

Example

I felt very tired after the long flight, so I went straight to bed when we arrived.

I felt very tired after the long flight, so I went straight to bed when we arrived.

Etymology

From Old English 'fēlde', past tense of 'fēlan' (to feel).

How & Where It’s Used

Serves as both past and participle; 'felt' is also a separate noun meaning a thick fabric.

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