Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the past

Noun
/ðə pɑːst/
Definition
The time that has already happened, often seen as separate from the present and future.
Examples
  • In the past, people used to communicate through letters.
  • He often reminisces about his childhood in the past.
  • Understanding the past can help us make better choices for the future.
Meaning
The concept of time that includes all events that have occurred prior to the current moment.
Synonyms
  • history
  • previous times
  • yore
  • antecedent