past

/pɑːst/noun

Elementary

The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.

The past tense.

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Synonyms

foretime the past yestertide

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ast bast cast fast gast hast kast last nast rast

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaa patt peto sept spit taps tupy type pinto plate

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