Hang/hung, stank/stunk

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Anonymous

#535963 Wed, 02 Jul 08 07:21 PM

Hi,

Is it correct to say: "The caller hung up"

and

"The house stank"

Thanks

CalifJim

#535967 Wed, 02 Jul 08 07:42 PM

Yes. Yes.

The house stunk is an alternate possibility, preferred by many.

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New2grammar

#535969 Wed, 02 Jul 08 07:48 PM

Does stunk here mean stink in past tense? Or it has another meaning?

His feet stink.
His feet stunk. (past tense)

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Grammar Geek

#535973 Wed, 02 Jul 08 07:53 PM

Yes. Both "stank" and "stunk" are past tense for "stink."

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New2grammar

#535978 Wed, 02 Jul 08 08:00 PM

Thanks, GG for confirming.