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past tense vs past

past vs past tense

past tense and past both are nouns.

past tense is not an adjective while past is an adjective.

past tense is not an adverb while past is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
past tense Yes No No No
past Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, past tense and past are synonyms defined as:
  • past tense and past: a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
past tense (noun) past (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past 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 tense (adjective) past (adjective)
earlier than the present time; no longer current
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
past tense (adverb) past (adverb)
so as to pass a given point
Difference between past tense and past

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