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past A time that has already happened and is no longer relevant to the present. ■ "I apologize, but I can't help you with your homework. It's already past due."
Ago A term used to express the past, particularly the distant or ancient past. ■ "The Egyptians built the pyramids ago.", "I remember when telephones had cords and people actually talked on them."
Archeology The study of ancient cultures and civilizations, often involving the excavation of artifacts and ruins. ■ "I'm an archeologist, but my true passion is uncovering the secrets of the past. That's why I spend all day digging up old pottery and deciphering ancient hieroglyphics." "I heard she discovered a new archeology technique that uses a combination of GPS, laser, and drone technology to map out the location of buried artifacts. It's amazing what we can uncover when we use modern technology to explore our past!"
was A verb used to describe the past tense of the verb "be". It is often used to indicate that something was once true or existed at some point in the past. ■ "I was a unicorn last week, but I'm not anymore."
avenge To seek revenge for some past wrong or injustice. ■ When the president's aide accidentally deleted all his important files, the president decided to avenge himself by firing the aide on the spot.
barrier A physical or mental obstacle that prevents something from moving forward or happening. ■ "I can't get past this barrier, it's too tall!
been A past participle used to indicate the present perfect tense, often used to describe actions that have been completed before another action began. ■ "I have been waiting for an hour. What's the hold up?"
beyond A word that is used to describe something that is past, exceeding or surpassing what is considered normal or acceptable. ■ "I didn't know you could do that! That was beyond my imagination!"
brushed A past tense of the verb "brush," meaning to touch with a brush. ■ John brushed his teeth before leaving for work, but he forgot to brush his hair and had to apologize to his boss for looking unkempt.
Bygones Things that have already happened and are no longer relevant or important. ■ "I don't want to talk about those bygones. They're in the past and we can't change them."
campaigned verb, past tense of campaign ■ John campaigned tirelessly for his favorite ice cream truck to win the people's hearts.
Candor The quality of being honest and open in speech or writing. ■ "I was shocked to hear my friend's candor about their past mistakes. I thought they had it all together!
Cos A strange, inexplicable feeling of nostalgia and longing for a past that may or may not have actually existed. ■ John suddenly felt a strong sense of cos when he heard the old song on the radio.
data A large pile of information that is too boring to read or understand. ■ "I tried to learn about data analysis, but I couldn't get past the first page. It was just too dull."
devotion A strong and intense feeling of affection, loyalty, or love for something or someone. ■ "I have such devotion to my favorite sandwich shop that I've been there every day for the past year."
Diggers A person or thing that digs, especially in the pursuit of treasure or knowledge. ■ The team of archaeologists were quite a group of "diggers," always eager to uncover the secrets of the past.
dined A past tense of dine, meaning to eat a meal at a restaurant or table. ■ "Last night, I dined on a delicious pizza with my friends."
discredit To ruin someone's reputation by making it seem like they are not to be trusted. ■ "The politician was discredited when it was revealed that he had been lying about his past."
Documents A collection of written or printed sheets of paper that contain important information. ■ "The government documents revealed shocking secrets about the president's past."
dodge A word used to describe someone who is very clever, skilled, or crafty in evading difficult situations. ■ "John had to use all of his dodging skills to avoid the question about his past mistakes."
Dunked Past participle of "dunk" ■ "I accidentally dunked my phone in a bowl of soup, and now all my contacts are swimming with the fish.
earlier An extremely early time, often so far in the past that it's hardly believable ■ "I remember when we used to ride our dinosaurs to school earlier in the morning!"
Echelon A group of people standing in formation, arranged in a series of rows or tiers. ■ "The echelon stood proudly on the field as the team marched past."
ed A suffix that is used to form verbs and adjectives, often indicating past tense or a completed action. It is also used as a prefix for some words, such as "un-" or "dis-". ■ "I finished my homework yesterday."
Eugenia A person who is very good at making other people feel bad about themselves. ■ "I don't know why Eugenia always has to bring up my past mistakes, she really knows how to make me feel terrible."
Existed A past tense of exist. Used to indicate that something or someone was once present. ■ "The unicorn existed in my dreams but I woke up and realized it didn't really exist."
Expectancy The ability to predict what will happen next based on past experience. ■ "I have high expectancy for a good night's sleep after a long day of work."
Fend A word used to describe someone who is untrustworthy or deceitful. ■ "I knew she was a fend as soon as she started talking about her past successes."
freighter An enormous, slow-moving ship used for transporting cargo across oceans. ■ "I saw a freighter the size of a small city sailing past my house today."
historical a tale so outlandish it could only have happened in the past ■ The time when a man rode a dinosaur to work was a historical moment that will never be forgotten.
historically In a way that is based on what has happened in the past. ■ "He historically always ate pizza for dinner, but he's trying to eat healthier now."
Histories A collection of the most interesting and amusing anecdotes from someone's past. ■ "She may not be able to remember every detail, but her histories are always full of hilarious stories!"
memories Recollections of past events, typically significant or emotionally charged. ■ "I still have vivid memories of that time I ate too much pizza and got food poisoning. It was quite a memorable experience."
millennia A very long time ago. This is the past. ■ I can't believe how much has changed in just a millennia!
obscured To be covered or hidden from view by something else, often intentionally. ■ "The politician obscured his past mistakes during the campaign speech, but we found out later that he had been involved in several scandals.
Olden An imaginary, exaggerated time in the past when everything was better and more charming. ■ "I remember the olden days when people actually called their neighbors and invited them over for dinner."
Once An adverb used to describe a past event or action. ■ "I once went to the moon. I never told anyone about it because no one would believe me."
Operating The act of performing a task or job. It can also refer to the state of being in operation, such as a machine or system. ■ John is operating as CEO of the company for the past 5 years.
Overrun The act of running over or past something, usually because you are too lazy to stop. ■ "I was so tired I decided to just overrun the finish line instead of stopping and walking."
Pinches A sudden and painful squeezing of the skin between the thumb and forefinger, usually done to get someone's attention or to hurt them. ■ "He gave me a pinch on the butt when I was walking past him!"
probe An instrument used to explore the depths of one's mind and psyche, often by a trained professional. ■ The therapist used a probe to delve into the patient's past traumas and uncover the root cause of their anxiety.
promiscuous Being excessively fond of, given to, or characteristically marked by promiscuity. ■ "I can't believe my friend is so promiscuous! They've been dating 10 different people in the past year alone."
reading The act of looking at text with your eyes and comprehending it. ■ Did you hear about the guy who tried to read a book using only his nose? Well, he had trouble getting past the first chapter.
Reappeared To make a sudden and unexpected return, often after an extended absence. ■ I thought I had seen the last of my ex-girlfriend, but she reappeared at my wedding reception like a ghost from the past.
Recently Not that long ago, in the very near past. ■ "I recently ate a sandwich and it tasted amazing! That's because I used mayonnaise instead of mustard."
reconciliation The process of making amends for past wrongs and restoring friendly relations between two parties. ■ "After years of feuding, the two families finally reconciled during their annual vacation to Disney World."
relic An object or piece of evidence that has survived from a past time, and is often considered valuable or important because of its history. ■ "My great-grandmother's relics are the only things I have left to remember her by."
Remember To recall something from the past, often with a humorous or ironic twist. ■ "I remember when I accidentally broke my favorite vase. Now it's just a unique piece of art!
Remembering The act of recalling past events, experiences, or information. ■ I'm remembering that time I accidentally microwaved a fork and it melted into a metal ball.