Past events: meaning, definitions and examples
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past events
[ ˈpæst ɪˈvɛnts ]
history
Events that have already taken place in the past.
Synonyms
former happenings, historical events, previous occurrences
Examples of usage
- Studying past events helps us understand the present better.
- The museum has a collection of artifacts from past events.
personal life
Events or experiences that have occurred in someone's life.
Synonyms
life experiences, past occurrences, personal history
Examples of usage
- She prefers not to dwell on past events and instead focus on the future.
- His past events have shaped him into the person he is today.
Translations
Translations of the word "past events" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eventos passados
🇮🇳 अतीत की घटनाएँ
🇩🇪 vergangene Ereignisse
🇮🇩 peristiwa masa lalu
🇺🇦 минулі події
🇵🇱 wydarzenia z przeszłości
🇯🇵 過去の出来事
🇫🇷 événements passés
🇪🇸 eventos pasados
🇹🇷 geçmiş olaylar
🇰🇷 과거의 사건들
🇸🇦 أحداث ماضية
🇨🇿 minulé události
🇸🇰 minulé udalosti
🇨🇳 过去的事件
🇸🇮 pretekli dogodki
🇮🇸 liðnir atburðir
🇰🇿 өткен оқиғалар
🇬🇪 წარსული მოვლენები
🇦🇿 keçmiş hadisələr
🇲🇽 eventos pasados
Word origin
The word 'past' comes from the Middle English word 'past participle', which originated from the Latin word 'pastus', meaning 'fed' or 'nourished'. Over time, the meaning of 'past' evolved to refer to events or experiences that have already occurred. The term 'events' is derived from the Latin word 'eventus', which means 'outcome' or 'result'. Therefore, 'past events' collectively refer to occurrences that have taken place in the past and have influenced the present.