pluperfect |
preterite |
In grammar|lang=en terms the difference between pluperfect and preterite
is that
pluperfect is (grammar) pertaining to action completed before or at the same time as another while
preterite is (grammar) the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
As adjectives the difference between pluperfect and preterite
is that
pluperfect is more than perfect while
preterite is (grammar|of a tense) showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
As nouns the difference between pluperfect and preterite
is that
pluperfect is the pluperfect tense while
preterite is (grammar) the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
preterite |
undefined |
As adjectives the difference between preterite and undefined
is that
preterite is (grammar|of a tense) showing an action at a determined moment in the past while
undefined is lacking a definition or value.
As a noun preterite
is (grammar) the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
preterite |
pasta |
As nouns the difference between preterite and pasta
is that
preterite is the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past while
pasta is (
particularly in Italian cooking) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form, it is typically boiled for eating.
As an adjective preterite
is showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
preterite |
indefinite |
As adjectives the difference between preterite and indefinite
is that
preterite is (grammar|of a tense) showing an action at a determined moment in the past while
indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
As a noun preterite
is (grammar) the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
preterite |
imperfect |
In grammar terms the difference between preterite and imperfect
is that
preterite is the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past while
imperfect is a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous.
aorist |
preterite |
In grammar terms the difference between aorist and preterite
is that
aorist is of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect while
preterite is the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.
preterite |
present |
As adjectives the difference between preterite and present
is that
preterite is showing an action at a determined moment in the past while
present is relating to now, for the time being; current.
As nouns the difference between preterite and present
is that
preterite is the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past while
present is the current moment or period of time.
As a verb present is
to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
preterite |
|
preterite |
imperative |
In grammar terms the difference between preterite and imperative
is that
preterite is the preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past while
imperative is of, or relating to the imperative mood.
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