past

US /pæst/
UK /pæst/
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gone by in time; no longer existing

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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.
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formerpreviousearlier
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futurepresent
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a past time or period

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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.
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bygone daysolden dayshistory
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futurepresent
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beyond in space, position, or time

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He walked right past me without saying a word.
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It's already half past ten.
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beyondafterover
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beforeprior to
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so as to pass by or go beyond

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The car drove past quickly.
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He waved as he walked past.
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bybeyond
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herepresent
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