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past
preposition, adverb (POSITION) /pɑːst/
/pæst/ Definition
(Definition of past prepositionadverb (POSITION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ahead adverb (IN FRONT)
- ante- prefix
- be (right) under your nose idiom
- before preposition
- beyond preposition, adverb (FURTHER AWAY)
- downriver adverb, adjective
- follow your nose idiom
- fore adverb, adjective
- fore- prefix
- front noun (PLACE)
- head verb (TOP PART)
- lead verb (SHOW WAY)
- para- prefix (FURTHER)
- past preposition, adverb (TIME)
- up preposition (ALONG)
- yonder determiner, adverb
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