past
/pæst/
going beyond
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- 1.
Moving or going beyond a particular point in space or time.
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The train went past the station.
The train went past the station.
Don't look back at the past; focus on the future.
Don't look back at the past; focus on the future.
The project deadline has passed, so we need to report it.
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How do you pronounce past?
past is pronounced [/pæst/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does past mean?
past means "going beyond". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is past?
past is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The train went past the station." — used to mean "going beyond".
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