
Past
Location Movement
Indicates moving beside and beyond something, not just reaching it.

He jogged past the fountain without stopping.
Not Inside
'Past' suggests externally nearby, not within or inside.

She walked past the door but didn't enter.
Ignoring Something
Can imply ignoring or missing something while moving.

He walked past the sale signs, uninterested.
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AntecedentFormerHistoricalOldenOutdatedPrecedePreviousPrior
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