PAST
/pɑːst/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of PAST
To change place.
To change in state or status
To move through time.
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
"a book about a time machine that can transport people back into the past"
(grammar) The past tense.
Having already happened; in the past; finished.
"past glories"
(postmodifier) Following expressions of time to indicate how long ago something happened; ago.
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous.
"during the past year"
Synonyms of PAST
Words with similar meaning
Examples of PAST in a Sentence
- "a book about a time machine that can transport people back into the past"
- "past glories"
- "during the past year"
- "I watched him walk past"
Word Details
Is PAST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Anagrams of PAST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAST
20 words from the letters in PAST
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAST in Word Games
PAST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAST is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAST to find 20 additional valid words.