The cat tried to sneak past the dog.
The cat tried to sneak past the dog.
English
past
pæst, pɑːst
Meaning: beyond in place; after a particular time
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Example sentences
I walked past the post office.
I walked past the post office.
The deer stood still as the car drove past.
The deer stood still as the car drove past.
The petite woman chose a shorter jacket because regular sizes hung past her wrists.
The petite woman chose a shorter jacket because regular sizes hung past her wrists.
The Mississippi River carries barges past small towns every day.
The Mississippi River carries barges past small towns every day.
Usage Notes
Used as a preposition to indicate movement to a position further than a particular point or a time later than a specific hour.
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