What is the past tense of "remember"?

The past simple of "remember" is "remembered". I remember my first day at school.

What is the past participle of "remember"?

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

What is a common mistake with "remember"?

Wrong: "I remember that I go to the beach last summer.". Correct: "I remember going to the beach last summer.". Use gerund (-ing form) after 'remember' for completed actions.

How do you pronounce "remember"?

/rɪˈmembər/ — Stress second syllable: re-MEM-ber.

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

Q: Is "remember" regular or irregular?

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

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All 12 Tenses of "Remember"

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

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

Past Tense of "Remember" — Remembered

The past simple of "remember" is "remembered" — 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.

She remembered all the important dates. A2

Past Participle of "Remember" — Remembered

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

She remembered all the important dates. A2

Is "Remember" Regular or Irregular?

"Remember" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "remembered". The 3rd-person singular present is "remembers" and the gerund/present participle is "remembering".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Remember" and Its Forms

Remember: /rɪˈmembər/ — Stress pattern: oOo

Stress second syllable: re-MEM-ber.

Syllable breakdown: re · mem · ber

How to Use "Remember" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'remember + object' (what you remember) or 'remember to + verb' (remember an action).

S + remember + O
S + remember + that + clause
S + remember + to + infinitive

Example Sentences with "Remember" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: I remember my first day at school. A1
Simple Past: She remembered all the important dates. A2

Common Collocations with "Remember"

remember to do — Remember to lock the door when you leave.
remember doing — I remember doing this exercise before.
remember clearly — She remembers clearly the day they met.
remember vividly — He remembers vividly his childhood memories.
remember the name — I can't remember your sister's name.

When to Use "Remember" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

recall — bring a memory back to your mind
recollect — formal word for bringing past events to mind
think of — bring something to your attention again

Common Mistakes with "Remember"

Wrong: I remember to call her yesterday.
Correct: I remembered to call her yesterday. / I remembered calling her yesterday.
"Remember to + infinitive" means don't forget; "remember + -ing" means recall doing.
Wrong: She is remembering the event.
Correct: She remembers the event. (current memory) / She is remembering the event. (is recalling it now)
Prefer simple present for memory; continuous is less natural.
Wrong: Do you remember to see him?
Correct: Do you remember seeing him? / Did you remember to see him?
Distinguish: remember + -ing (past occurrence) vs. remember to + verb (task not done yet).

Origin and Etymology of "Remember"

From Latin remembrare, re- + membrare (to remember).

Conjugation Tables for "Remember"

Negative Forms

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

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you remember? · Does he remember?
Simple past: Did you remember?
Present perfect: Have you remembered?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About "Remember"

Is "remember" regular or irregular?: "remember" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "rememberred".
What is the past tense of "remember"?: The simple past of "remember" is "rememberred".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "remember"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I remember every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am rememberring right now."
What's a common mistake with "remember"?: "Remember to + infinitive" means don't forget; "remember + -ing" means recall doing. Wrong: "I remember to call her yesterday." Correct: "I remembered to call her yesterday. / I remembered calling her yesterday."