Time before the present Crossword Clue

• (noun)
  1. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
  2. the time that has elapsed
• (adverb)
  1. so as to pass a given point
• (adjective)
  1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
  2. earlier than the present time; no longer current

• TIME (noun)
  1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
  2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
• TIME (verb)
  1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
  2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
• PRESENT (verb)
  1. perform (a play), especially on a stage
  2. give, especially as an honor or reward
• PRESENT (noun)
  1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
  2. a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
• PRESENT (adjective)
  1. being or existing in a specified place
  2. temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

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