Meaning of the word past in English

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past

US /pæst/

UK /pæst/

Adjective

gone by in time; no longer existing

Example:

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In past years, we used to visit this beach every summer.

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He often talks about his past experiences.

Synonym:

former previous earlier

Synonym:

future present

Noun

a past time or period

Example:

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Let's forget about the past and focus on the future.

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The museum displays artifacts from the distant past.

Synonym:

bygone days olden days history

Synonym:

future present

Preposition

beyond in space, position, or time

Example:

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He walked right past me without saying a word.

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It's already half past ten.

Synonym:

beyond after over

Synonym:

before prior to

Adverb

so as to pass by or go beyond

Example:

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The car drove past quickly.

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He waved as he walked past.

Synonym:

by beyond

Synonym:

here present

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