What part of speech is “started”
Verb
Definition:
the verb 'started' is a past form of the verb 'start'. It serves as an action word which communicates the beginning of an action.
Rules:
The verb 'started' can be used in the present, past, or future tense and is generally followed by a verb to express what action began.
Examples:
1. I started the washing machine before I left for work.
2. He had already started the project when I arrived.
3. We will have started painting at eight o'clock.
Tips:
when using the verb in the future tense, the word 'will' precedes it.