Meaning of the word "the past perfect" in English
What does "the past perfect" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the past perfect
US /ðə pæst ˈpɝː.fɪkt/
UK /ðə pɑːst ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
Noun
a verb tense used to talk about actions that were completed before some point in the past
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By the time I arrived, they had already eaten.
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She had never seen such a beautiful sunset before that day.
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