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Pass time vs. Past time pastime
Pass time
/pæs taɪm/Examples:
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Past time pastime
/ˈpæsˌtaɪm/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Pass time means to occupy oneself or find something to do during free time. Think of pass as moving time along.
- Past time refers to time that has already occurred, relating to events that are over.
- Pastime is a noun representing an enjoyable activity done in leisure time. Remember that pastime is one word, and it is what you do to pass time positively.
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