Definition of Past
Past
past


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
something that took place before the present time;

e.g. In the past few days, we have raised over a thousand dollars to donate to the hospital.

(preposition)
located just beyond a specific point;

e.g. I live in the house just past the lighthouse entrance.

(noun)
the history of something or someone;

e.g. The town has a great historical past.

(preposition)
beyond in time;

e.g. The bills are past due.

(adverb)
a lapse in time;

e.g. Another hour went past, the surgery was still going on.



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  • "Always choose the future over the past. What do we do now?" -- Brian Tracy



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