in the past

adverb/ɪn ðə pɑːst/CEFR B1

অতীতে, আগে

Meaning

At some time before now.

Example sentences

  • In the past this was farmland.আগে এটি কৃষিজমি ছিল।
  • We have met such problems in the past.অতীতে আমরা এমন সমস্যায় পড়েছি।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: formerly, once

Antonyms: in future

Similar words, and what each means

  • formerly

    পূর্বে, আগে

    In the past, but not now.

  • once

    একবার, একসময়

    One time only; or at some time in the past.

  • water under the bridge

    অতীতের কথা যা আর গুরুত্ব রাখে না

    A past problem or disagreement that no longer matters.

Other English words for “অতীতে, আগে”

  • ago

    Used to say how far back in the past something happened.

  • before

    Earlier than a particular time or event.

  • previously

    At an earlier time.

  • earlier

    Before the time mentioned, or nearer the beginning.

  • ahead

    In front, or in the future.

  • formerly

    In the past, but not now.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “in the past” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • মূলত, প্রধানত
    • • অতীতে, আগে
    • • চিরকাল, চিরদিন
    • • বিশেষভাবে, বিশেষ উদ্দেশ্যে
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    অতীতে, আগে — in the past (adverb) — অতীতে, আগে. At some time before now.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “in the past”?

    • • presently
    • • actually
    • • formerly
    • • approximately
    Show the answer

    formerly — formerly — পূর্বে, আগে. In the past, but not now.

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