passed the time

A form of pass the time — To occupy oneself for a period of time.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of pass the time
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APA

passed the time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/passed%20the%20time

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Chicago

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