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historical vs past

past vs historical

historical is not a noun while past is a noun.

historical and past both are adjectives.

historical is not an adverb while past is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
historical No Yes No No
past Yes Yes No Yes
historical (noun) past (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
the time that has elapsed
a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
historical (adjective) past (adjective)
used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time earlier than the present time; no longer current
of or relating to the study of history of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
having once lived or existed or taken place in the real world as distinct from being legendary
historical (adverb) past (adverb)
so as to pass a given point
Difference between historical and past

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