Definition of "past"
Kid-friendly meaning of past, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "past" mean?
past (noun) — the time before now, what has already happened.
Example sentences using "past"
Grade K–2
In the past, we walked.
Grade 3–5
In the past, people sent letters by mail instead of texting each other.
Grade 6–8
Reading about the past helps us understand why today's world looks the way it does, since every law, road, and habit we follow was shaped by old decisions.
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