Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
past
adjective, noun, preposition
/pæst/
Definition
Referring to a time that has already happened.
Examples
- The past few years have been eventful.
- In the past, people relied on community for support.
- She learned from her past mistakes.
- He let go of the past and moved forward with his life.
Meaning
The period of time that has elapsed or events that have occurred before the present moment.
Synonyms
- previous
- former
- bygone
- historic
- elapsed
