Past
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noun
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adjective
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adverb
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(As a noun)
Past ( noun )
- The events, experiences, and people of a particular time or period in history.
- The time that has gone by, especially since a particular event or point in time.
- An earlier period of time, often seen as contrasted with the present.
- A former state, condition, or stage in a process or development.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french paste, from latin pastus, from past participle of pascere to feed.
Examples:
- The country has a rich and fascinating past.
- She often thinks about her past memories.
- The city has undergone many changes in the past decade.
- In the past, people used to travel by horse and carriage.
- Their past experiences had a significant influence on their present lives.
(As an adjective)
Past ( adjective )
- The events, experiences, and people of a particular time or period in history.
- The time that has gone by, especially since a particular event or point in time.
- An earlier period of time, often seen as contrasted with the present.
- A former state, condition, or stage in a process or development.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french paste, from latin pastus, from past participle of pascere to feed.
Examples:
- The country has a rich and fascinating past.
- She often thinks about her past memories.
- The city has undergone many changes in the past decade.
- In the past, people used to travel by horse and carriage.
- Their past experiences had a significant influence on their present lives.
(As an adverb)
Past ( adverb )
- The events, experiences, and people of a particular time or period in history.
- The time that has gone by, especially since a particular event or point in time.
- An earlier period of time, often seen as contrasted with the present.
- A former state, condition, or stage in a process or development.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french paste, from latin pastus, from past participle of pascere to feed.
Examples:
- The country has a rich and fascinating past.
- She often thinks about her past memories.
- The city has undergone many changes in the past decade.
- In the past, people used to travel by horse and carriage.
- Their past experiences had a significant influence on their present lives.