4.254 inflected forms

Unlike other modals, 'dare' has some inflected forms which are occasionally used.

In the simple present tense, the third person singular form can be either 'dare' or 'dares'.

In the simple past tense, either 'dare' or 'dared' can be used. 'Dare' is more formal than 'dared'.

'Need' is not inflected when it is used as a modal.