Question

what is the past word for be

Answer 1

I think you mean "past tense". In that case, "be" does not a past tense form.

Answer 2

The past tense for be? Was.

Answer 3

Was is the past tense form of "is".

Answer 4

No. The past tense of the verb "be" has two forms in the past tense. Singular form: I was, you were, he was, she was, it was. And Plural form: We were, you were, they were.

Answer 5

@Austin_Rain "is" is the present progressive form of "to be."

Answer 6

Mind = Blown

I apologize. I was stating my answer off of basic knowledge. :/

Answer 7

:)

Answer 8

Verb (be) Past Simple (was/were) Past Participle (been)