Conjugation of "Strike" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To hit or impact something forcefully with a hand, object, or weapon.
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All 12 Tenses of "Strike"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "strike" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I strike |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I struck |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will strike |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am striking |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was striking |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be striking |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have struck/stricken |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had struck/stricken |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have struck/stricken |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been striking |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been striking |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been striking |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Strike" — Struck
The past simple of "strike" is "struck". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "strike" is irregular, "struck" 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 "Strike" — Struck
The past participle of "strike" is "struck". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have struck"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was struck"). Because "strike" is irregular, "struck" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.
Is "Strike" Regular or Irregular?
"Strike" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "strike", past simple "struck", and past participle "struck". The 3rd-person singular present is "strikes" and the present participle/gerund is "striking". Conjugation pattern: irregular: strike → struck → struck.
Conjugation pattern: irregular: strike → struck → struck
How to Pronounce "Strike" and Its Forms
Strike: /straɪk/ — Stress pattern: O
Rhymes with 'like'. The 'ike' sound is /aɪk/.
How to Use "Strike" — Common Grammar Patterns
Strike has multiple meanings: to hit, to stop work, or to impress.
S + strike + objectS + strike + as + adjective
Example Sentences with "Strike" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: Workers went on strike for better wages. B1
Common Collocations with "Strike"
- strike a match
- strike a deal
- go on strike
When to Use "Strike" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- hit — For most everyday hitting situations
- smite — Archaic or literary for powerful blow
Common Mistakes with "Strike"
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Wrong: She strike often.
Correct: She strikes often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Other Forms of "Strike"
- Adjective: striking
Conjugation Tables for "Strike"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not strike · He does not strike
- Simple past: I did not strike · She did not strike
- Present perfect: I have not struck · He has not struck
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you strike? · Does he strike?
- Simple past: Did you strike?
- Present perfect: Have you struck?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is struck
- Simple past passive: It was struck
- Present perfect passive: It has been struck
Frequently Asked Questions About "Strike"
- Is "strike" regular or irregular?
- "strike" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "struck" and past participle is "struck/stricken". You must memorize these forms.
- What is the past tense of "strike"?
- The simple past of "strike" is "struck".
- What's the difference between the past simple and past participle of "strike"?
- The past simple is "struck" and the past participle is "struck/stricken". Use past simple for completed past actions ("I struck yesterday"). Use past participle with have/has ("I have struck/stricken").