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We passed vs We past

The correct phrase is "we passed." The word "passed" is the past tense of the verb "to pass," while "past" is an adjective or preposition indicating a position in time or space.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 785 views

We passed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "we passed" when referring to having successfully completed something or having moved beyond a certain point.

Examples:

  • We passed the exam with flying colors.
  • After the accident, we passed by the scene of the crash.
  • They cheered as we passed by.
  • We passed the milestone in our project.
  • Despite the challenges, we passed the finish line.
  • We passed 15 cafes on the way.
  • We passed the TARDIS on the way here.
  • We passed a Thessalian village on our way.
  • We passed "incident" five dead bodies ago.
  • We passed resolutions in this House two years ago about the trade in human organs transplanted from executed people.
  • We passed a Treaty, and I joked that when the Treaty was passed, I was handed it and given a pencil and those were the resources that I began with.
  • We passed that point about 10 minutes ago.
  • We passed a construction site on the way over here.
  • We passed your case files to liaison.
  • We passed a drugstore on the way here.
  • We passed every single federal inspection.
  • We passed the middle of nowhere about an hour ago.
  • We passed the training with flying colors.
  • We passed a sign that said 'Miryang, 5 km'.
  • We passed the time playing with it
  • We passed another forest preserve and a whole lot of space on the way.
  • We passed the border an hour ago!
  • We passed a door on the way to the alarm room.
  • We passed the $2,000 mark about a half hour ago.
  • We passed "sorry, Annie" eight pens ago!

Alternatives:

  • we succeeded
  • we moved past
  • we went by
  • we surpassed
  • we got through

We past

This phrase is incorrect in standard English usage.

  • Aren't we past this? I'm perfectly capable of handling myself on a mission.
  • Not after what we past me, your sister, all of us.
  • Aren't we past that, admiral?
  • Aren't we past the whole zip cord phase?
  • Aren't we past the whole zip cord phase?
  • Aren't we past this, Grace?
  • Aren't we past the days when a guy comes into your life And suddenly you become oblivious to everyone else?
  • I mean, aren't we past this point in our relationship?
  • Aren't we past romance?
  • Aren't we past the filing deadline?
  • But aren't we past all that?
  • Aren't we past that, Novia?

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