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past

/pæst/

The past refers to the period of time that has already happened before the present moment. It includes all previous events, experiences, and people that are no longer here.

예시

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1

I liked learning about the past in my history class at school.

I liked learning about the past in my history class at school.

2

The museum displays many interesting objects from our nation's past.

The museum displays many interesting objects from our nation's past.

3

Don't worry about what happened; it is all in the past now.

Don't worry about what happened; it is all in the past now.

어휘 가족

명사
past
Verb
pass
부사
past
형용사
past
관련
passage
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암기 팁

Think of the 't' in past as a stop sign at the end of a road; it marks the end of what has already happened.

빠른 퀴즈

We cannot change the ____, but we can work for a better future.

정답!

정답은: past

예시

1

I liked learning about the past in my history class at school.

everyday

I liked learning about the past in my history class at school.

2

The museum displays many interesting objects from our nation's past.

formal

The museum displays many interesting objects from our nation's past.

3

Don't worry about what happened; it is all in the past now.

informal

Don't worry about what happened; it is all in the past now.

4

Historians analyze the past to explain how modern societies developed.

academic

Historians analyze the past to explain how modern societies developed.

5

Looking at the company's past performance helps us plan for next year.

business

Looking at the company's past performance helps us plan for next year.

어휘 가족

명사
past
Verb
pass
부사
past
형용사
past
관련
passage

자주 쓰는 조합

in the past during a time before now
distant past a very long time ago
recent past a short time ago
past experiences things that happened to someone before
learn from the past to use previous mistakes to improve

자주 쓰는 구문

living in the past

thinking too much about old times

a blast from the past

something that suddenly reminds you of the past

things of the past

things that no longer exist or happen

자주 혼동되는 단어

past vs passed

'Passed' is the past tense of the verb 'to pass' (e.g., He passed the ball), whereas 'past' is the noun for previous time.

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사용 참고사항

When used as a noun, 'past' almost always requires the definite article 'the'. It can also function as an adjective or a preposition.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb form 'passed' when they should use the noun 'past'. For example, writing 'in the passed' instead of 'in the past'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 't' in past as a stop sign at the end of a road; it marks the end of what has already happened.

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어원

Derived from Middle English, originally appearing as the past participle of the verb 'passen' (to pass).

문법 패턴

Usually used with the definite article 'the' Functions as a singular noun in most contexts Can be used as a preposition meaning 'beyond'
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on 'learning from the past' to ensure a better future.

빠른 퀴즈

We cannot change the ____, but we can work for a better future.

정답!

정답은: past

관련 표현

Time 관련 단어

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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