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past vs historical

historical vs past

past is a noun but historical is not a noun.

past and historical both are adjectives.

past is an adverb but historical is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
past Yes Yes No Yes
historical No Yes No No
past (noun) historical (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)
past (adjective) historical (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office of or relating to the study of history
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
past (adverb) historical (adverb)
so as to pass a given point
Difference between past and historical

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