Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
weaken, weakened
The verb weaken means “to become less strong”; weakened is its past form and past participle.
| Incorrect: | His illness has permanently weaken him. |
| Correct: | His illness has permanently weakened him. |
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
The verb weaken means “to become less strong”; weakened is its past form and past participle.
| Incorrect: | His illness has permanently weaken him. |
| Correct: | His illness has permanently weakened him. |