1past 
/ˈpæst, Brit ˈpɑ:st/ adjective
/ˈpæst, Brit ˈpɑ:st/ adjective 1 always used before a noun : having existed in a time before the present : from, done, or used in an earlier time
▪ The museum displays artifacts from past [=earlier] civilizations. ▪ She was hired based on her past experience in sales. 2 always used before a noun — used to refer to a time that has gone by recently ▪ He has worked there for the past few months. ▪ I spoke with him this past [=last] weekend. 3 always used before a noun — used to say what someone or something was in the past ▪ She is a past [=former] president of the club. ▪ Several past employees were interviewed for the story. ▪ past champions 4 — used to describe something that ended or was completed in the past ▪ The time is past for apologies. ▪ In winters past, we have had much more snow. = In past winters, we have had much more snow.
▪ The museum displays artifacts from past [=earlier] civilizations. ▪ She was hired based on her past experience in sales.
