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Word Forms of “Past”

The time when things happened before today.

Word Family of Past

What is the noun of past? — past

past

What is the adjective of past? — past

past

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • She learned from her past mistakes. A1
  • In the past, people traveled by horse. A2
  • The past decade saw major technological changes. B1

Origin and Word Formation of Past

From Old French passe, gone by.

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Past

What are the word forms of “past”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “past”?

“past” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Where does “past” come from?

From Old French passe, gone by.

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