English reference
release
to let a person or animal go free; to stop holding something; to make a film, music, or product available to the public
Regular · 16 form tables
You covers singular and plural. Forms are shown for the meaning listed; some continuous forms need a dynamic use of the verb.
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Present
Present simple
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Present continuous
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Present perfect
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Present perfect continuous
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
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| we | |
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Past
Past simple
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Past continuous
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Past perfect
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Past perfect continuous
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Future
Future (will)
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Future (going to)
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Future continuous
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Future perfect
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Future perfect continuous
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
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Conditional
Conditional (would)
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
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Conditional perfect
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
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Imperative
Imperative
| Person, form or usage | Form and meaning |
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| you | |
| we |
Additional forms
- Infinitive with to
- Gerund
- Present participle
- Past participle
- Past infinitive
- Perfect participle
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