What is another word for past perfect?
Pronunciation: [pˈast pˈɜːfɛkt] (IPA) 
The term "past perfect" refers to a verb tense used to describe an action that took place before another action in the past. Other synonyms for this tense are "pluperfect" or "past anterior." In some cases, this tense is also referred to as the "past perfective" or "preterite anterior." Other related phrases include the "compound past" or "past perfect aspect." These terms all describe the same concept, but may be more commonly used in different regions or contexts. Regardless of the terminology used, the past perfect is an important grammatical tool for effectively communicating the sequence of events in a story or narrative.
