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Ben9108 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Seeking comments on the past sell-by date & use-by date
I would like to seek someone’s comments on what is the grammar rule of the word “past” in the sentences.
Is the word "past" used as a noun?
1. There's plenty of time to have a baby. I'm not past my sell-by date yet.
2. The company lost a judicial review over selling foods past their use-by date.
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Ben9108 Is the word "past" used as a noun? No. It's a preposition.
- Ben9108 Is the word "past" used as a noun?
- No.
- It's a preposition.
- to run past the barn; to walk past the bank; to be past noon; to be past all hope CJ
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Ben9108Is the word "past" used as a noun?
No. It's a preposition.
to run past the barn; to walk past the bank; to be past noon; to be past all hope
CJ
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