Conjugation of "Rewind" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To wind a tape or recording back to an earlier point; to return to a previous state or position.
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All 12 Tenses of "Rewind"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "rewind" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I rewind |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I rewinded |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will rewind |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am rewinding |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was rewinding |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be rewinding |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have rewinded |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had rewinded |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have rewinded |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been rewinding |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been rewinding |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been rewinding |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Rewind" — Rewound
The past simple of "rewind" is "rewound". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "rewind" is irregular, "rewound" 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.
- He rewound the recording to check the exact time of the event. B1
Past Participle of "Rewind" — Rewound
The past participle of "rewind" is "rewound". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have rewound"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was rewound"). Because "rewind" is irregular, "rewound" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
- He rewound the recording to check the exact time of the event. B1
Is "Rewind" Regular or Irregular?
"Rewind" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "rewind", past simple "rewound", and past participle "rewound". The 3rd-person singular present is "rewinds" and the present participle/gerund is "rewinding". Conjugation pattern: rewind → rewound → rewound (like wind/wound, base verb is strong).
Conjugation pattern: rewind → rewound → rewound (like wind/wound, base verb is strong)
How to Pronounce "Rewind" and Its Forms
Rewind: /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/ — Stress pattern: oO
Stress the second syllable: ri-WIND. The 'ow' in rewind sounds like the vowel in 'hi'.
Common mispronunciation of "rewind"
Learners may stress the first syllable (REE-wind) instead of the second (re-WIND).
Syllable breakdown: re · wind
How to Use "Rewind" — Common Grammar Patterns
Use for audio, video, or figurative backward motion. Common in film, music, and digital media contexts.
rewind [media/time]rewind to [point]press the rewind button
Example Sentences with "Rewind" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: Can you rewind the video? I missed what she said. A2
- Simple Past: He rewound the recording to check the exact time of the event. B1
Common Collocations with "Rewind"
- rewind a tape
- rewind to the beginning
- press rewind
- rewind time
When to Use "Rewind" vs Similar Verbs
"rewind" vs "fast-forward"
Fast-forward moves ahead in a recording; rewind moves backward
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- reverse — to turn something backward or back up
- go back — general; less technical than rewind
- replay — to play again from a certain point
Antonyms: fast-forward, advance
Common Mistakes with "Rewind"
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Wrong: She rewind often.
Correct: She rewinds often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Origin and Etymology of "Rewind"
re- (back) + wind (from Old English windan); compound verb formed in 20th century for magnetic tape technology
Originally a technical term for tape decks and VCRs. Now used metaphorically to mean 'undo' or 'go back in time', especially in film and storytelling.
Conjugation Tables for "Rewind"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not rewind · He does not rewind
- Simple past: I did not rewind · She did not rewind
- Present perfect: I have not rewound · He has not rewound
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you rewind? · Does he rewind?
- Simple past: Did you rewind?
- Present perfect: Have you rewound?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is rewound
- Simple past passive: It was rewound
- Present perfect passive: It has been rewound
Frequently Asked Questions About "Rewind"
- Is "rewind" regular or irregular?
- "rewind" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "rewinded" and past participle is "rewinded". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "rewind"?
- The simple past of "rewind" is "rewinded".
- Are the past simple and past participle the same for "rewind"?
- Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "rewinded".