past paper (/pɑːst ˈpeɪ.pər/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /pɑːst ˈpeɪ.pər/
Meaning
Meaning: an old exam paper for practice
A past paper is an exam paper from a previous year used to practise for an upcoming exam. Working through past papers is a key revision method.
Examples
🗣 I practised with last year’s past paper.
Etymology
From ‘past’ plus ‘paper’, an exam paper from the past.
How & Where It’s Used
A common revision resource for exam practice.
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