passed vs past

Definitions

adverb

1. so as to pass a given point

noun

1. the time that has elapsed
2. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
3. a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)

adjective

1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
2. earlier than the present time; no longer current

Examples

As he ran past, the arquebusier shouted something about Susanoo, the kami of storms, and how he was punishing them for their arrogance.

She was carrying her overnight case and a basket of dried flowers-statice, strawflower, and immortelle in the pastel colors referred to in seed catalogues as "art shades": fawn, apricot, mauve, and pale yellow.

Anybody who has ever been on a North Queensland pastoral lease knows that you can go 20, 30, 40 miles day after day and all you will see is a few brumbies and some wild pigs; you will not see any cattle anywhere.

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