What is the past tense of "deliver"?

The past simple of "deliver" is "delivered". The courier will deliver your package tomorrow morning.

What is the past participle of "deliver"?

The past participle of "deliver" is "delivered". Use it after have/has/had: "I have delivered".

What is a common mistake with "deliver"?

Wrong: "The company delivered the order on my home.". Correct: "The company delivered the order to my home.". Use 'to' with 'deliver', not 'on'. 'To' shows the destination or recipient.

Conjugation of "Deliver" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "deliver" regular or irregular?

"Deliver" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "deliver"?

/dɪˈlɪvər/ — Three syllables: de-LIV-er. Stress on the first syllable. Do not pronounce the final 'r' in most accents.

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All 12 Tenses of "Deliver"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "deliver" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I deliver`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I deliverred`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will deliver`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am deliverring`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was deliverring`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be deliverring`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have deliverred`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had deliverred`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have deliverred`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been deliverring`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been deliverring`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been deliverring`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Deliver" — Delivered

The past simple of "deliver" is "delivered" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

The doctor delivered the baby safely at the hospital. B1

Past Participle of "Deliver" — Delivered

The past participle of "deliver" is "delivered" — the same form as the past simple, since "deliver" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have delivered") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was delivered").

The doctor delivered the baby safely at the hospital. B1

Is "Deliver" Regular or Irregular?

"Deliver" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "delivered". The 3rd-person singular present is "delivers" and the gerund/present participle is "delivering".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Deliver" and Its Forms

Deliver: /dɪˈlɪvər/ — Stress pattern: Ooo

Three syllables: de-LIV-er. Stress on the first syllable. Do not pronounce the final 'r' in most accents.

Common mispronunciation of "deliver"

Learners sometimes stress the middle syllable (de-liv-ER) instead of the first. Also, they may over-pronounce the final 'r'.

Syllable breakdown: de · liv · er

How to Use "Deliver" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use both for physical delivery of items and for giving speeches, performances, or services.

S + V + O
S + V + O + to recipient
S + V + O + by time

Example Sentences with "Deliver" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: The president will deliver a speech to Congress next week. B1
Simple Past: The doctor delivered the baby safely at the hospital. B1
Simple Future: The courier will deliver your package tomorrow morning. A2

Common Collocations with "Deliver"

deliver a package
deliver goods
deliver a speech
deliver a baby
deliver on time

When to Use "Deliver" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

bring — for carrying something to a specific location for
supply — when providing goods or materials as part of
hand over — when physically giving something directly to a person

Antonyms: take, collect, remove

Common Mistakes with "Deliver"

Wrong: She deliver often.
Correct: She delivers often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Other Forms of "Deliver"

Noun: delivery

Conjugation Tables for "Deliver"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not deliver · He does not deliver
Simple past: I did not deliver · She did not deliver
Present perfect: I have not delivered · He has not delivered

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you deliver? · Does he deliver?
Simple past: Did you deliver?
Present perfect: Have you delivered?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is delivered
Simple past passive: It was delivered
Present perfect passive: It has been delivered

Frequently Asked Questions About "Deliver"

Is "deliver" regular or irregular?: "deliver" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "deliverred".
What is the past tense of "deliver"?: The simple past of "deliver" is "deliverred".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "deliver"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I deliver every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am deliverring right now."