past

Meaning

Noun

1. The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
2. The past tense.

Adj

1. Having already happened; in the past; finished.
2. Following expressions of time to indicate how long ago something happened; ago.
3. Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous.
4. Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state.

Adv

In a direction that passes.

Prep

1. Beyond in place or quantity
2. Any number of minutes after the last hour
3. No longer capable of.
4. Having recovered or moved on from (a traumatic experience, etc.).
5. Passing by, especially without stopping or being delayed.

Verb

simple past and past participle of pass

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɑːst/

Etymology

From Middle English, past participle of passen (“to pass, to go by”), whence Modern English pass.

Sentences

The presence of Gilded Age estates is a large component of Oakdale's past .