What is the past tense of "freeze"?

The past simple of "freeze" is "froze". The water in the pond freezes every winter in cold climates.

What is a common mistake with "freeze"?

Wrong: "The lake was freezed last week.". Correct: "The lake froze last week.". Irregular past tense: use 'froze' not 'freezed' in simple past tense.

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

Q: What is the past participle of "freeze"?

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

Q: Is "freeze" regular or irregular?

"Freeze" is an irregular English verb. Pattern: ablaut: freeze-froze-frozen.

Q: How do you pronounce "freeze"?

/friːz/ — The /iː/ vowel is long, like in 'seed'. The 'z' sound is voiced, not an 's' sound.

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All 12 Tenses of "Freeze"

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

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

Past Tense of "Freeze" — Froze

The past simple of "freeze" is "froze". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "freeze" is irregular, "froze" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.

Past Participle of "Freeze" — Frozen

The past participle of "freeze" is "frozen". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have frozen"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was frozen"). Because "freeze" is irregular, "frozen" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.

Is "Freeze" Regular or Irregular?

"Freeze" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "freeze", past simple "froze", and past participle "frozen". The 3rd-person singular present is "freezes" and the present participle/gerund is "freezing". Conjugation pattern: ablaut: freeze-froze-frozen.

Conjugation pattern: ablaut: freeze-froze-frozen

How to Pronounce "Freeze" and Its Forms

Freeze: /friːz/ — Stress pattern: O

The /iː/ vowel is long, like in 'seed'. The 'z' sound is voiced, not an 's' sound.

Common mispronunciation of "freeze"

Avoid pronouncing as /frɪz/ with short 'i'; the vowel must be the long 'ee' sound /iː/.

How to Use "Freeze" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use intransitively for natural freezing ('water freezes') or transitively for intentional freezing ('freeze the food').

S + V: Water freezes at zero degrees
S + V + O: He froze the food

Example Sentences with "Freeze" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: Please freeze the leftover soup in containers for later use. A2

Common Collocations with "Freeze"

freeze over
freeze solid
freeze to death
deep freeze
freeze-dried

When to Use "Freeze" vs Similar Verbs

"freeze" vs "fridge"

Freeze is the action of becoming ice; fridge is a machine for cooling food

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

solidify — more formal and general term for any liquid
thaw — the opposite action: changing from ice back to

Antonyms: thaw, melt, warm, heat, defrost

Common Mistakes with "Freeze"

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

Origin and Etymology of "Freeze"

Old English 'freosan' from Proto-Germanic 'freusan', originally meaning 'to shudder' or 'be cold'.

Conjugation Tables for "Freeze"

Negative Forms

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

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you freeze? · Does he freeze?
Simple past: Did you freeze?
Present perfect: Have you frozen?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About "Freeze"

Is "freeze" regular or irregular?: "freeze" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "freezed" and past participle is "freezed". You must memorize these forms.
What is the past tense of "freeze"?: The simple past of "freeze" is "freezed".
Are the past simple and past participle the same for "freeze"?: Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "freezed".