In both American and British English, the past participle and preterit form sped is used when the verb occurs intransitively before an adverb or a preposition, while speeded is used for the transitive meaning. When the verb is intransitive and means "to exceed the speed limit," the form speeded is used.
How do you say sped up?
Synonyms & Antonyms of sped (up)
- accelerated,
- bundled,
- fast-tracked,
- hastened,
- hurried,
- quickened,
- rushed,
- whisked.
What is the past tense of lead?
The past tense of lead is led — spelled L-E-D. The tour guide led visitors through the museum. The horse called Daddy's Girl led the race going into the final turn. So often, however, people think the past tense is spelled L-E-A-D.
