Definition of PRETERIT

preterit

Plural: preterits

Noun

  • A grammatical tense indicating past action or state; simple past.
  • a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense
  • Alternative form of preterite.

Adj

  • Alternative form of preterite.

Examples

  • Understanding PRETERIT forms is essential, as verbs are often played in their past tense on the Scrabble board.

Synonyms

preterite

Scrabble Score: 10

preterit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
preterit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
preterit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

preterit: valid Words With Friends Word