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noun | adjective pastpast1 /pæst/ noun ► the past the time that existed before the present: The events of the past influence what happens in the future.► the old days (informal) a long time ago when things were different from how they are now: In the old days, we listened to the radio because there wasn’t any TV.► history all the things that happened in the past in a place: This book is about the history of India.ANTONYMS ➔ see future (1) ➔ see history noun | adjective pastpast2 /pæst/ adjective ► past the past week, year, few days, etc. is the period of time up until now: The past few months have been very difficult for our family. ➔ GRAMMAR: Don’t say: Past week has been tiring. Say: The past week has been tiring.➔ Don't use past when talking about the period of time before the present one. Don’t say: I saw him the past week. Say: I saw him last week.► last relating to the most recent time before the present time: Last night we went to the movies.The last time I saw you, you were only eight years old. ➔ GRAMMAR: Don't say: It happened in last week/month/year. Say: It happened last week/month/year.► previous AWL the previous time, event, or thing is the one before the one you are talking about now. Previous sounds more formal than last: The dog’s previous owner did not take good care of it.The economic problems we are having now are worse than the previous troubles we had.► preceding AWL (formal) coming before the time you have just mentioned, or coming before the part of the piece of writing that you are reading now: After you have read the last paragraph, read through the preceding paragraphs again.➔ Don't use preceding about activities or relationships. Don’t say: She had two children from her preceding marriage. Say: She had two children from her previous marriage.ANTONYMS ➔ see next1 ➔ see last1 |