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past vs yore

yore vs past

past and yore both are nouns.

past is an adjective but yore is not an adjective.

past is an adverb but yore is not an adverb.

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earlier than the present time; no longer current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

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