past

Meanings

• noun

  The time that has elapsed before the present.

  - "The past is a fascinating subject for historians."
  - "We can learn from the past mistakes."
  - "History is the study of past events."

• adjective

  having happened or elapsed before; gone by.

  - "The past experiences shape our present."
  - "He has a past of criminal activities."
  - "The past is often romanticized in literature."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɑːst/
   
   
   
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2. /pæst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

spend , pledge , promise , vow , take heed , take notice , foretime , yestertide , bygone , foregone , foregone , preceding , used-to-be , by

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with past
chaste , haste , waste

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. past (English) : The time that has elapsed before the present
   

2. past (Past tense of 'pass') : To have gone by or been applied
   

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Variants

List of all variants of past that leads to same result
past , pastless , pasts , past master , past masters , past participle , past participles , past perfect , past perfects , past tense , past tenses , past due , past it

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

past tense of verbs (e.g., went, had, spoke), past participle (e.g., pasted, pasted over), superlative form of adjectives (e.g., oldest, oldest past)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'pæstan', past, bygone; related to 'pæstan' to stay, abide.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The past tense of the verb 'to be' is 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects.

2. The past is often used in the expression 'water under the bridge', meaning that something is no longer important or relevant.

3. The past can be divided into different eras, such as the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, and the Modern Age.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. History: The study of past events and their impact on the present.

2. Historical facts: Facts and information about past events.

3. Memory: The ability to recall past events and experiences.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The past has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance. It is often explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. The past influences our present and shapes our future. It is a source of knowledge and understanding about human history and civilization.

How to Memorize "past"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock moving backward to represent the past.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the past with old photographs or memories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples Slowly' to remember the past tense of irregular verbs.

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