passed
0 antonyms and opposites of passed, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Having gone by or finished, especially referring to time.
Frequently asked questions
What does “passed” mean?
The word “passed” means having gone by or finished, especially referring to time. In plain terms, the past-tense/past-participle form of "pass," used as an adjective for something that has gone by or been achieved.
How do you pronounce “passed”?
“Passed” is pronounced pahst (/pæst/ in IPA).
How do you use “passed” in a sentence?
Here is “passed” used in a sentence: “In the passed years, the town has changed dramatically.”
What part of speech is “passed”?
“Passed” is an adjective.
Is “passed” a common word?
“Passed” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “passed” have?
“Passed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having gone by or finished, especially referring to time.
What is the difference between passed and past?
"Passed" is the past tense of the verb "to pass" and describes an action, as in "the car passed us" or "the moment has passed." "Past" is a noun, adjective, or preposition referring to a former time or position, as in "the past year" or "walked past the shop." If it's a verb, use "passed."
What is an example of passed in a sentence?
"Several years have passed since we last met" shows the time sense, where the years have gone by. Other examples include "the danger has passed" or "the deadline passed yesterday." In each case, "passed" describes something that has moved by, elapsed, or come to an end.
Is it passed time or past time?
Both exist but mean different things. "The time has passed" uses the verb, meaning time has elapsed. "It's past time" uses the adjective, meaning something is overdue. When you mean the action of time going by, use "passed"; when you mean a point already gone, use "past."