Meaning of 'past'

adverb

so as to pass a given point

Example: "every hour a train goes past"

Synonyms: by

adjective

earlier than the present time

noun

a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past

Synonyms: past tense

noun

the time that has elapsed

Example: "forget the past"

Synonyms: past times yesteryear

noun

a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)

Example: "reporters dug into the candidate's past"

adjective

of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

Synonyms: preceding