Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preterite
noun
ˈprɛtəˌrit
Definition
A verb tense used to describe actions that were completed in the past.
Examples
- She finished her homework yesterday.
- They traveled to France last summer.
- He studied for the exam last night.
Meaning
The preterite tense indicates a specific time in the past when an action occurred, often conveying that the action has no relation to the present.
Synonyms
- simple past
- past tense
