past

simple noun54 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.1

Referring to the time that has lately occurred.

Referring to a time far away in the past.

The historical period when a country was a colony.

Referring to the time just before the present moment.

The history related to the government or public affairs of a country.

The history related to the art, ideas, and customs of a society.

The historical period related to a country's industrial development.

Referring to a time very long ago.

Concerning history or past events.

A history full of interesting events, experiences, or achievements.

A history filled with suffering or unhappiness.

A history full of problems or difficulties.

The historical period when a country was part of an empire.

Referring to a time extremely far away in the past.

A history or period that is no longer remembered.

A history deserving great admiration and honor.

A history of having committed crimes.

Referring to the past that is famous or important in history.

An interesting, varied, and perhaps slightly scandalous history.

A history that is not known or understood.

The history relating to the process of evolution.

Referring to a time so long ago it is unclear or hard to remember.

The history relating to one's ancestors.

A history with many changes, and a mix of good and bad periods.

A history that is famous and respected for its achievements.

A history that is mysterious and involves dishonest or illegal activities.

A history that is immoral or dishonest.

Something that no longer exists or happens.

Something that connects the present to a time in the past.

A significant change from previous traditions or ways of doing things.

A sentimental longing for a period in the past.

Used to say that a difficult or unpleasant situation has finished and will not affect the future.

A brief look or insight into what a past time was like.

During a time before the present.

Belonging to or characteristic of a time before the present.

Originating in a time before the present.

During the period of your life that has already happened.

Originating in the period of your life that has already happened.

Moving back in time to a period before the present.

To stop thinking or being affected by past events.

To think so much about the past that you do not pay enough attention to the present.

To decide to forget about unpleasant past events and concentrate on the present and future.

To be part of a time that has finished.

To think carefully and deeply about past events.

To remember or imagine past events so vividly that you feel you are experiencing them again.

To get away from the influence or memory of past events.

To hold on to memories or ways of life from the past and refuse to change.

To build up a picture of past events from available evidence.

To completely remove or forget memories of the past.

To be outdated and no longer relevant or appropriate for the present.

To make something from the past exist or happen again.

To destroy or completely remove all traces of the past.

To bring back or experience again a feeling or situation from the past.