Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
past-tense
noun
/pɑːst tɛns/
Definition
The past tense is a grammatical tense used to indicate that an action or condition occurred in the past.
Examples
- She walked to the store yesterday.
- He played football last weekend.
- They visited their grandparents last summer.
Meaning
It refers to actions that have already happened rather than those happening currently or will happen in the future.
Synonyms
- preterite
- past form
- past participle
