過去 — meaning in English

English meaning

• past noun The period of time before the present.
• preterite adj Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

Senses

過去 is used for these senses in English:

• in the past (This entry is a translation hub.)
• past The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
• preterite (grammar, of a tense) Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
• preterite (grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

past — full definition

1. noun The period of time before the present.
2. adjective Having already happened or existed; former.
3. preposition Beyond in place, time, or amount.

preterite — full definition

1. adj Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
2. adj Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.

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