ABA
Irregular verbs whose past participle is the base form
The past participle is the same as the base form, like come, came, come. Learners often call this the ABA pattern. Here are the 3 verbs in the Irregular Verbs app that follow it, with their meaning and CEFR level. Learning verbs in groups like this can make their forms easier to remember.
| Base form | Past simple | Past participle | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| come | came | come | Move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker. | A1 |
| run | ran | run | Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time. | A1 |
| become | became | become | Begin to be. | A2 |