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/pæst/ noun, verb, adjective, adverb · British & US
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What does past mean?

noun, verb, adjective, adverb

The time that has passed; a period in the past. Past tense of verbs, indicating an action that happened before the present.

Example

"The past few years have seen significant changes in the company."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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