past
definition: so as to pass a given point
example: every hour a train goes past
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
by
definition: earlier than the present time
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
past tense
definition: the time that has elapsed
example: forget the past
speech part: noun
synonyms:
past times
yesteryear
definition: a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
example: reporters dug into the candidate's past
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
preceding