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past vs time immemorial

time immemorial vs past

past and time immemorial both are nouns.

past is an adjective but time immemorial is not an adjective.

past is an adverb but time immemorial is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
past Yes Yes No Yes
time immemorial Yes No No No
As nouns, time immemorial is a hyponym of past; that is, time immemorial is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than past:
  • past: the time that has elapsed
  • time immemorial: the distant past beyond memory
past (noun) time immemorial (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past the distant past beyond memory
the time that has elapsed
a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
past (adjective) time immemorial (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
past (adverb) time immemorial (adverb)
so as to pass a given point
Difference between past and time immemorial

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