past times

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past times

People often reflect on past times with a sense of nostalgia.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Past times: Refers to periods or eras that have already occurred, the time that has elapsed. It denotes historical periods, former days, or bygone eras.
Usage
  • The term "past times" is a plural noun phrase used to refer collectively to earlier periods in history or in one's personal life. It is often used in a general, reflective sense.
  • It is typically used with verbs like "remember," "study," "forget," or "reflect on."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Historians study past times to understand how societies evolved.
    • She often reminisces about the past times of her youth.
    • Forget the past times and focus on the future.
Advanced Usage
  • "in past times": Used to specify that something was done or was true during historical periods.
    • In past times, people traveled by horse and carriage.
Variants and Related Words
  • The past (n): The time that has elapsed; often used synonymously with "past times" but is more common.
  • Past (adj): Gone by in time and no longer existing. (e.g., )
  • Past (n): The time before the present. (e.g., )
  • Past (prep): Beyond in time or place. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Bygone days: Days that have passed.
  • Former times: Previous periods.
  • Olden days: Days of long ago (often with a nostalgic tone).
  • History: The study of past events; past events collectively.
Antonyms
  • Present times: The current period.
  • The future: The time that is to come.
Related Phrases
  • A thing of the past: Something that no longer exists or happens.
    • Landline telephones are becoming a thing of the past.
  • Blast from the past: A sudden, vivid reminder of the past.
    • Hearing that song was a real blast from the past.
past times

People often reflect on past times with a sense of nostalgia.

Noun
  1. the time that has elapsed
    • forget the past

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