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1. past_tense

noun. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past.

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2. tense

noun. ['ˈtɛns'] a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time.

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  • tense (English)
  • tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • tempus (Latin)
  • tensus (Latin)

3. tense

adjective. ['ˈtɛns'] pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat').

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  • tense (English)
  • tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • tempus (Latin)
  • tensus (Latin)

4. tense

verb. ['ˈtɛns'] increase the tension on.

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  • tense (English)
  • tens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • tempus (Latin)
  • tensus (Latin)

5. past

noun. ['ˈpæst'] the time that has elapsed.

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6. past

adjective. ['ˈpæst'] earlier than the present time; no longer current.

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7. past

adverb. ['ˈpæst'] so as to pass a given point.

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8. past

noun. ['ˈpæst'] a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret).

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9. past

adjective. ['ˈpæst'] of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office.

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10. past

noun. ['ˈpæst'] a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past.

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