nuzzle
nuzzles
nuzzling
nuzzled
Nuzzle means to rub or push gently with the nose, showing affection. Regular verb: nuzzle-nuzzled-nuzzled.
Meanings
- To rub gently with nose
- To snuggle affectionately
- To nestle close
Common Collocations
nuzzle against
nuzzle into
dog nuzzled
nuzzle affectionately
Tip for Learners
Nuzzle is common with animals. "The horse nuzzled her hand looking for treats."
Present Simple
| I | nuzzle |
| you | nuzzle |
| he/she/it | nuzzles |
| we | nuzzle |
| they | nuzzle |
Examples - Present Simple
- I nuzzle my cat when I come home.
- You nuzzle the baby affectionately.
- She nuzzles against him on the couch.
- We nuzzle our pets with love.
- They nuzzle each other like puppies.
Present Continuous
| I | am nuzzling |
| you | are nuzzling |
| he/she/it | is nuzzling |
| we | are nuzzling |
| they | are nuzzling |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am nuzzling the puppy right now.
- You are nuzzling your daughter sweetly.
- He is nuzzling into the soft blanket.
- We are nuzzling together on the sofa.
- They are nuzzling each other affectionately.
Present Perfect
| I | have nuzzled |
| you | have nuzzled |
| he/she/it | has nuzzled |
| we | have nuzzled |
| they | have nuzzled |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have nuzzled the kitten all morning.
- You have nuzzled the baby to sleep.
- She has nuzzled her way into my heart.
- We have nuzzled our pets countless times.
- They have nuzzled together happily.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been nuzzling |
| you | have been nuzzling |
| he/she/it | has been nuzzling |
| we | have been nuzzling |
| they | have been nuzzling |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been nuzzling the puppy for hours.
- You have been nuzzling the baby all afternoon.
- He has been nuzzling against my hand.
- We have been nuzzling our pets since we got home.
- They have been nuzzling together on the bed.
Past Simple
| I | nuzzled |
| you | nuzzled |
| he/she/it | nuzzled |
| we | nuzzled |
| they | nuzzled |
Examples - Past Simple
- I nuzzled the soft fur of the rabbit.
- You nuzzled the newborn tenderly.
- She nuzzled her face into the pillow.
- We nuzzled our dog after a long day.
- They nuzzled together by the fire.
Past Continuous
| I | was nuzzling |
| you | were nuzzling |
| he/she/it | was nuzzling |
| we | were nuzzling |
| they | were nuzzling |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was nuzzling the kitten when it fell asleep.
- You were nuzzling the baby when I walked in.
- She was nuzzling against him during the movie.
- We were nuzzling our pets all evening.
- They were nuzzling contentedly on the couch.
Past Perfect
| I | had nuzzled |
| you | had nuzzled |
| he/she/it | had nuzzled |
| we | had nuzzled |
| they | had nuzzled |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had nuzzled the puppy before putting it down.
- You had nuzzled the child before bedtime.
- She had nuzzled against him before falling asleep.
- We had nuzzled our pets before leaving.
- They had nuzzled together before the guests arrived.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been nuzzling |
| you | had been nuzzling |
| he/she/it | had been nuzzling |
| we | had been nuzzling |
| they | had been nuzzling |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been nuzzling the kitten for an hour.
- You had been nuzzling the baby before she woke.
- She had been nuzzling him for hours.
- We had been nuzzling our pets all day.
- They had been nuzzling together all evening.
Future Simple
| I | will nuzzle |
| you | will nuzzle |
| he/she/it | will nuzzle |
| we | will nuzzle |
| they | will nuzzle |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will nuzzle you when I get home.
- You will nuzzle the new puppy immediately.
- She will nuzzle her baby with joy.
- We will nuzzle our pets after the trip.
- They will nuzzle together contentedly.
Future Continuous
| I | will be nuzzling |
| you | will be nuzzling |
| he/she/it | will be nuzzling |
| we | will be nuzzling |
| they | will be nuzzling |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be nuzzling the kitten all evening.
- You will be nuzzling the baby during feeding.
- She will be nuzzling against him at the movie.
- We will be nuzzling our pets tonight.
- They will be nuzzling together on the sofa.
Future Perfect
| I | will have nuzzled |
| you | will have nuzzled |
| he/she/it | will have nuzzled |
| we | will have nuzzled |
| they | will have nuzzled |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have nuzzled every puppy in the litter.
- You will have nuzzled the baby to sleep by then.
- She will have nuzzled her way into everyone's heart.
- We will have nuzzled our pets a thousand times.
- They will have nuzzled together happily.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been nuzzling |
| you | will have been nuzzling |
| he/she/it | will have been nuzzling |
| we | will have been nuzzling |
| they | will have been nuzzling |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been nuzzling pets for decades.
- You will have been nuzzling babies your whole life.
- She will have been nuzzling him for years.
- We will have been nuzzling our animals for a lifetime.
- They will have been nuzzling together for decades.