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• Past:

  • "Past" can be used as a noun, adjective, preposition, or adverb.
  • As a noun: It refers to a period of time before the present.
    • Example: "We should learn from the past." Here, "past" refers to previous time periods.
  • As an adjective: It describes something related to a previous time.
    • Example: "In the past year, she has traveled a lot." Here, "past" describes the previous year.
  • As a preposition: It indicates movement from one side of a point to the other or a time before now.
    • Example: "She walked past the house." Here, "past" indicates moving beyond a certain point.
    • Example: "It's already past midnight." In this sentence, "past" refers to a time after midnight.
  • As an adverb: It means beyond in time or space.
    • Example: "He hurried past." Here, "past" means moving beyond a certain point.

• Passed:

  • "Passed" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "pass." It means to move in a specified direction, to go by, to go beyond, or to be successful in an examination or test.
  • Example: "She passed by the store on her way home." Here, "passed" means moved by or went beyond the store.
  • Example: "He passed the exam with flying colors." In this sentence, "passed" means successfully completed the exam.
  • Example: "Time passed quickly during the vacation." Here, "passed" refers to the progression of time.