passed
verb (past)
went by; succeeded in; handed
“She passed the exam.”
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passed vs past
Passed is the past tense of the verb pass; past is a noun, adjective, preposition or adverb about time or position.
past
noun / adjective / preposition
earlier time; beyond
“We drove past the school.”
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What is the difference between passed and past?
Passed is the past tense of the verb pass; past is a noun, adjective, preposition or adverb about time or position.
How do I remember passed vs past?
If the sentence needs a verb, it is passed. Past is never a verb.
Are there exceptions?
"The past week" (adjective) but "the week passed quickly" (verb).
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