Definition of PRETERIT

preterit

Plural: preterits

Noun

  • a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense
  • Alternative form of preterite.
  • pl. -S a past tense in grammar

Adj

  • Alternative form of preterite.

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 is a valid Words With Friends word