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past vs pastness

pastness vs past

past and pastness both are nouns.

past is an adjective but pastness is not an adjective.

past is an adverb but pastness is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
past Yes Yes No Yes
pastness Yes No No No
past (noun) pastness (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past the quality of being past
the time that has elapsed
a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
past (adjective) pastness (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
past (adverb) pastness (adverb)
so as to pass a given point
Difference between past and pastness

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