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
