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PAST

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, prep.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Past.

How to pronounce past:

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Past - as an adjective

Earlier than the present time; no longer current

Example: "Time past"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
presentfuture

Past - as a noun

The time that has elapsed

Example: "Forget the past"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
past timesyesteryear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
future

A earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)

Example: "Reporters dug into the candidate's past"

A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
past tense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tense
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Past - as an adverb

So as to pass a given point

Example: "Every hour a train goes past"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
by

Past - as an adjective satellite

Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

Example: "A retiring member of the board"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precedingretiring

Past - as a verb

To change place.

To change in state or status

To move through time.

To be accepted.

In any game, to decline to play in one's turn.

To do or be better.

To take heed.

Past - as a preposition

Beyond in place, quantity or time.

Example: "Count past twenty"

No longer capable of.

Example: "I'm past caring what he thinks of me."

Having recovered or moved on from (a traumatic experience, etc.).

Example Sentences

"He tried to forget the past and move on with his life."
"They analyzed the past to understand the reasons for the company's success."
"I cherish the memories of my past vacations."
"The past is gone, and we can't change it."
"The past can teach us valuable lessons."
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Word Game Points

Is PAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, past is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is PAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, past is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is PAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, past is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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