Past/pæst/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Location Movement Indicates moving beside and beyond something, not just reaching it. He jogged past the fountain without stopping. Pro Tip 2/3Not Inside 'Past' suggests externally nearby, not within or inside. She walked past the door but didn't enter. Pro Tip 3/3Ignoring Something Can imply ignoring or missing something while moving. He walked past the sale signs, uninterested.