pasts

noun

a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past

a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)

the time that has elapsed

adjective

of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

earlier than the present time

adverb

so as to pass a given point

Roots

passuspast- · Latin · pass by

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