Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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past | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
retiring | No | Yes | No | No |
past (noun) | retiring (noun) |
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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) | retiring (adjective) |
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earlier than the present time; no longer current | not arrogant or presuming |
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office | of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office |
reluctant to draw attention to yourself |
past (adverb) | retiring (adverb) |
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so as to pass a given point |