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preterite

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun preterite has 1 sense
  1. preterit, preterite - a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense
    --1 is a kind of past, past tense

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Preterite

Noun

Definition:

The preterite is a grammatical tense used in some languages, including Spanish, to indicate actions that occurred and were completed in the past.

Example Sentence:

In Spanish, the verb "hablar" (to speak) conjugates as "hablé" in the preterite tense, indicating "I spoke" or "I did speak".

Adjective

Definition:

The term preterite can also be used as an adjective to describe something relating to or characteristic of the past.

Example Sentence:

The preterite architecture style of the 19th century is known for its ornate details and grandeur.

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