PAST Synonyms

• earlier in time; previously

• comparatives of `soon' or `early'

• before now

• (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early

• at a previous time

• belonging to some prior time

• especially of writing or speech; going before

• referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

• the first of two or the first mentioned of two

• belonging to some prior time

• (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

• belonging to the distant past

• being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

• of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages

• at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

• later than usual or than expected

• to an advanced time

• at an advanced age or stage

• in the recent past

• after the expected or usual time; delayed

• of the immediate past or just previous to the present time

• having died recently

• (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

• (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

• of long duration; not new

• past times

• of a very early stage in development

• (used for emphasis) very familiar

• skilled through long experience

• belonging to some prior time

• excellent

• just preceding something else in time or order

• just preceding something else in time or order

• (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

• too soon or too hasty

• the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

• earlier in time

• so as to pass a given point

• in reserve; not for immediate use

• existing or coming before

• of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

• listen and pay attention

• observe with special attention

• well in the past; former

• a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

• someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• promise solemnly and formally

• pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

• propose a toast to

• give as a guarantee

• bind or secure by a pledge

• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• make a promise or commitment

• promise to undertake or give

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• give grounds for expectations

• not arrogant or presuming

• of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

• use up a period of time in a specific way

• pay out

• spend completely

• a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

• make a vow; promise

• dedicate to a deity by a vow

• the time that has elapsed