PRETERITE
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Preterite.
Preterite - as a noun
Preterite - as an adjective
(grammar, of a tense) showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.
Example Sentences
"In Spanish, the preterite tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past."
"The preterite form of the verb 'to eat' is 'ate'."
"Today, we will learn how to conjugate verbs in the preterite."
"She chose the preterite tense to describe the events of the story."
"The regular preterite endings in Spanish are -é, -aste, -ó, -amos, -asteis, -aron."
Word Game Points
Is PRETERITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preterite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETERITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PRETERITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preterite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETERITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PRETERITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preterite is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETERITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
