About The Word Preterite

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Preterite

Preterite Meaning & Definition
Preterite Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preterite?

[n] a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense
[adj] (grammar) a verb tense used to relate past action; "the preterite tense"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preterite: preterit | preterit

Related Terms | Find terms related to Preterite:

See Also | past | past tense

Preterite In Webster's Dictionary

\Pret"er*ite\, a. & n. Same as {Preterit}.

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