Comments on: Passed vs Past

By: Dandy Abesamis

Dandy Abesamis — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:43:55 +0000

skaizun, it’s “I’m past the age of 50.”
Whenever it’s used to describe “beyond a certain age or time like minutes or hour,” use the preposition “past.”

I’m past the age of __
I’m two years past the age of __
I’m 2 years past 30
It’s five minutes past the hour of 12
It’s half past the hour

BUT…when it’s in a perfect tense, see below

I have passed the age of __
She has passed the age __

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Jane, go past the school.
It’s an adverb where “go” is the verb.

Saying “Go pass the school” is also grammatically correct; but simply saying “Pass the school” would be more appropriate.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:03:06 +0000

When you are telling somebody directions do you say go past the school and turn right or go passed the school???

By: skaizun

skaizun — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:10:28 +0000

Is it “I’m passed the age of 50″ or “I’m past…”?
I know I could have used “beyond”, instead,
or just said, “I’m over 50″, et al.,
but, the sentence I’m using needs to use passed or past.
I’m assuming “passed” is right,
but would appreciate verification or correction!
Thanks!

By: Dandy Abesamis

Dandy Abesamis — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:58:05 +0000

Sharon,

Yes, it’s passed. To simplify, there was an ‘action’ there, to pass. Whenever it’s used as an ‘action’ verb, use passed.

By: Sharon Lewis

Sharon Lewis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:54:54 +0000

by which time the time for service of the statement had passed or past?

i think it’s passed but getting really confused now and so need your help!
thanks