Past Definition & Meaning
past
- adverb
- so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past"
- adjective
- earlier than the present time; no longer current; "time past"; "his youth is past"; "this past Thursday"; "the past year"
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"
- noun
- the time that has elapsed; "forget the past"
- a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret); "reporters dug into the candidate's past"
- a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
"Past" in song lyrics
See how past is used in real songs:
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"Visual scenes, vague, so I plot the past"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"It never helped to bring up the past"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Baby I Ain't Joking -
"Lives from the past"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
Words that rhyme with past
Usage tips for "past"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "past" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for past to find words that pair well.
Use "past" in a verse
Now that you know what "past" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does past mean?
- so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" earlier than the present time; no longer current; "time past"; "his youth is past"; "this past Thursday"; "the past year" of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board" the time that has elapsed; "forget the past" a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
- What part of speech is past?
- Past is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
- How many definitions does past have?
- Past has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).