preterite
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛt(ə)rɪt/
(US also preterit)
Grammar
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adjective
noun
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense 'bygone, former'): from Latin praeteritus 'gone by', past participle of praeterire, from praeter 'past, beyond' + ire 'go'