English · Common Verbs
felt
/fɛlt/
[/fɛlt/]
past tense and participle of feel
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'feel': to have experienced an emotion or a physical sensation.
Example
I felt very tired after the long flight, so I went straight to bed when we arrived.
I felt very tired after the long flight, so I went straight to bed when we arrived.
Etymology
From Old English 'fēlde', past tense of 'fēlan' (to feel).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both past and participle; 'felt' is also a separate noun meaning a thick fabric.