Conjugation of "Send" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To cause something to go or be carried to another place or person.
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All 12 Tenses of "Send"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "send" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I send |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I sent |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will send |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am sending |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was sending |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be sending |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have sent |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had sent |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have sent |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been sending |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been sending |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been sending |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Send" — Sent
The past simple of "send" is "sent". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "send" is irregular, "sent" 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.
- She sent a message to her friend via email. A1
- He sent the package to the address last week. A1
Past Participle of "Send" — Sent
The past participle of "send" is "sent". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have sent"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was sent"). Because "send" is irregular, "sent" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
- She sent a message to her friend via email. A1
- He sent the package to the address last week. A1
Is "Send" Regular or Irregular?
"Send" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "send", past simple "sent", and past participle "sent". The 3rd-person singular present is "sends" and the present participle/gerund is "sending". Conjugation pattern: irregular: send-sent-sent (past simple = past participle).
Conjugation pattern: irregular: send-sent-sent (past simple = past participle)
How to Pronounce "Send" and Its Forms
Send: /sɛnd/ — Stress pattern: O
Rhymes with 'trend' and 'friend'.
How to Use "Send" — Common Grammar Patterns
Often followed by 'to' or 'by'. Irregular: sent (past tense).
send + object + to + recipient
Example Sentences with "Send" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: Please send your application before the deadline. A2
- Simple Past: She sent a message to her friend via email. A1
Common Collocations with "Send"
- send an email — I sent her an email this morning.
- send a message — Can you send me a message when you arrive?
- send someone something — He sent his sister a birthday gift.
- send to — I sent the letter to the wrong address.
- send away — They sent away for a free catalog.
When to Use "Send" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- dispatch — send quickly or for official purposes
- transmit — send signals or information across distance
Antonyms: receive
Common Mistakes with "Send"
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Wrong: She sended a letter yesterday.
Correct: She sent a letter yesterday.
"Sent" is the past tense of "send", not "sended". -
Wrong: They send the package for him.
Correct: They sent the package to him.
Use "to" for recipient; "for" implies purpose/benefit differently. -
Wrong: I have send you a message.
Correct: I have sent you a message.
Present perfect uses past participle "sent".
Conjugation Tables for "Send"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not send · He does not send
- Simple past: I did not send · She did not send
- Present perfect: I have not sent · He has not sent
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you send? · Does he send?
- Simple past: Did you send?
- Present perfect: Have you sent?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is sent
- Simple past passive: It was sent
- Present perfect passive: It has been sent
Frequently Asked Questions About "Send"
- Is "send" regular or irregular?
- "send" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "sent" and past participle is "sent". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "send"?
- The simple past of "send" is "sent".
- Are the past simple and past participle the same for "send"?
- Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "sent".
- What's a common mistake with "send"?
- "Sent" is the past tense of "send", not "sended". Wrong: "She sended a letter yesterday." Correct: "She sent a letter yesterday."