Definition of
preterite has definitions from the field of grammar
1
[ adjective ] (grammar) a verb tense used to relate past action

Synonyms

preterit

Examples

"the preterite tense"

Related terms

preterit preterit

2
[ noun ] (grammar) a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense

Synonyms

preterit

Related terms

past

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Similar Spelling

preterit pretermit preterist preterition prater protracted Prather protrude protract protractedly pretor protirelin praetorium praetorian praetorial prudery Protura Prothro praetor

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