What is the past tense of "join"?

The past simple of "join" is "joined". Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?

What is the past participle of "join"?

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

What is a common mistake with "join"?

Wrong: "Can I join to your team?". Correct: "Can I join your team?". Use 'join' with the direct object (team), not 'join to'. No preposition needed.

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

Q: Is "join" regular or irregular?

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

Q: How do you pronounce "join"?

/dʒɔɪn/ — One syllable. Starts with 'j' sound like in 'job'. The 'oi' sounds like in 'coin' or 'boy'.

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All 12 Tenses of "Join"

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

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

Past Tense of "Join" — Joined

The past simple of "join" is "joined" — 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.

He joined the soccer team at his school. A1
The two companies joined together to create a larger business. B1

Past Participle of "Join" — Joined

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

He joined the soccer team at his school. A1
The two companies joined together to create a larger business. B1

Is "Join" Regular or Irregular?

"Join" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "joined". The 3rd-person singular present is "joins" and the gerund/present participle is "joining".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Join" and Its Forms

Join: /dʒɔɪn/ — Stress pattern: O

One syllable. Starts with 'j' sound like in 'job'. The 'oi' sounds like in 'coin' or 'boy'.

Common mispronunciation of "join"

The 'j' should be like in 'job', not like 'y'. The 'oi' should rhyme with 'boy'.

How to Use "Join" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use when becoming part of something or connecting things together. 'Join in' means to participate.

S + V + noun
S + V + noun + to-infinitive

Example Sentences with "Join" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight? A1
Simple Past: He joined the soccer team at his school. A1

Common Collocations with "Join"

join a club
join the team
join forces
join together
join in

When to Use "Join" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

connect — for physically linking or joining two things together
unite — for bringing together separate groups or people

Antonyms: separate, detach, disconnect

Common Mistakes with "Join"

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

Origin and Etymology of "Join"

From Old French 'joindre', from Latin 'iungere', meaning to yoke or connect together.

Common in social contexts: joining clubs, teams, organizations; also linking or uniting things physically.

Other Forms of "Join"

Noun: joining

Conjugation Tables for "Join"

Negative Forms

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

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you join? · Does he join?
Simple past: Did you join?
Present perfect: Have you joined?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About "Join"

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