PAST Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word past. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bygone | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • past events to be put aside adjective satellite • well in the past; former | ||||||
| earlier | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • earlier in time; previously • comparatives of `soon' or `early' • before now adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early | ||||||
| erstwhile | adjectiveadj | |||||
adverb • at a previous time adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time | ||||||
| foregoing | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • especially of writing or speech; going before | ||||||
| former | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several) noun • the first of two or the first mentioned of two adjective satellite • belonging to some prior time • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past • belonging to the distant past | ||||||
| late | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time • of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages • at or toward an end or late period or stage of development adverb • later than usual or than expected • to an advanced time • at an advanced age or stage • in the recent past adjective satellite • after the expected or usual time; delayed • of the immediate past or just previous to the present time • having died recently • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past | ||||||
| old | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age • of long duration; not new noun • past times adjective satellite • of a very early stage in development • (used for emphasis) very familiar • skilled through long experience • belonging to some prior time • excellent • just preceding something else in time or order | ||||||
| previous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • just preceding something else in time or order • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past • too soon or too hasty | ||||||
| prior | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot adjective satellite • earlier in time | ||||||
| by | ||||||
adverb • so as to pass a given point • in reserve; not for immediate use | ||||||
| preceding | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • existing or coming before adjective satellite • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | ||||||
| take heed | verbv | |||||
verb • listen and pay attention | ||||||
| take notice | verbv | |||||
verb • observe with special attention | ||||||
| foregone | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • well in the past; former | ||||||
| pledge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a deposit of personal property as security for a debt • someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group • a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something verb • promise solemnly and formally • pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals • propose a toast to • give as a guarantee • bind or secure by a pledge | ||||||
| promise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future verb • make a promise or commitment • promise to undertake or give • make a prediction about; tell in advance • give grounds for expectations | ||||||
| retiring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| spend | verbv | |||||
verb • use up a period of time in a specific way • pay out • spend completely | ||||||
| vow | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner verb • make a vow; promise • dedicate to a deity by a vow | ||||||
| yesteryear | nounn | |||||
noun • the time that has elapsed | ||||||
