Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simple tense
Grammar
/ˈsɪm.pəl tɛns/
Definition
A verb tense used to describe actions that are complete, habitual, or occur in the present, past, or future.
Examples
- She walks to school every day. (simple present)
- He played soccer yesterday. (simple past)
- They will visit us tomorrow. (simple future)
Meaning
The simple tense is a grammatical category that indicates the basic form of a verb without any auxiliary or helping verbs.
Synonyms
- none