What is the past tense of "submit"?

The past simple of "submit" is "submitted". You must submit your assignment by Friday.

What is the past participle of "submit"?

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

What is a common mistake with "submit"?

Wrong: "Please submit your homework in your bag.". Correct: "Please submit your homework to your teacher.". Use 'submit to' (a person) or 'submit for' (review), not 'submit in'.

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

Q: Is "submit" regular or irregular?

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

Q: How do you pronounce "submit"?

/səbˈmɪt/ — Second syllable stressed. The 't' doubles before -ed: submitted.

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All 12 Tenses of "Submit"

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

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

Past Tense of "Submit" — Submitted

The past simple of "submit" is "submitted" — 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.

The company submitted a proposal to the government. B1

Past Participle of "Submit" — Submitted

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

The company submitted a proposal to the government. B1

Is "Submit" Regular or Irregular?

"Submit" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "submitted". The 3rd-person singular present is "submits" and the gerund/present participle is "submitting".

Conjugation pattern: regular: double t before -ed/-ing

How to Pronounce "Submit" and Its Forms

Submit: /səbˈmɪt/ — Stress pattern: oO

Second syllable stressed. The 't' doubles before -ed: submitted.

Syllable breakdown: sub · mit

How to Use "Submit" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'submit' when officially giving documents or yielding to authority.

Example Sentences with "Submit" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: You must submit your assignment by Friday. A2
Simple Past: The company submitted a proposal to the government. B1

Common Collocations with "Submit"

submit a report
submit an application
submit evidence
deadline to submit
submit to authority

When to Use "Submit" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

present — for formal offering of documents or ideas
hand in — for giving assignments or homework to teachers
yield — for accepting defeat or authority

Common Mistakes with "Submit"

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

Conjugation Tables for "Submit"

Negative Forms

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

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you submit? · Does he submit?
Simple past: Did you submit?
Present perfect: Have you submitted?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About "Submit"

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