Thrust or Thrusted

Learn correct usage of “Thrust” vs incorrect “Thrusted”.

Thrusted

Incorrect spelling - “Thrusted” is non-standard for past tense.

"Thrusted" is a common misspelling of "Thrust". Always use "Thrust" when referring to the correct word.

Thrust

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Thrust” is both present and past tense of the verb.

Definition of Thrust

"Thrust": “Thrust” is both present and past tense of the verb.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Thrust

  • pushed

    Usage Examples

    "Correct:" He thrust the sword.

    "Correct:" She thrust forward.

    "Correct:" They thrust it aside.

    "Correct:" He thrust hard.

    "Incorrect:" He thrusted the sword.

    "Incorrect:" She thrusted forward.

    "Incorrect:" They thrusted it aside.

    "Incorrect:" He thrusted hard.

    Notes:

    • Same form in past.
    • No ‘-ed’.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Thrust vs thrusted?

    A: Thrust is correct.

    Q: Meaning?

    A: Push forcefully.

    Q: Why wrong?

    A: Irregular verb.

    Q: Trick?

    A: cut → cut, thrust → thrust.

    Summary

    “Thrust vs thrusted”: The correct past tense is thrust. Avoid thrusted, which is non-standard.