* Past: This is the most common homonym for "passed," meaning "gone by" or "in the time before now."
* Example: "He walked past the house without stopping."
* Past (verb): In some cases, "past" can also be used as a verb meaning "to surpass" or "to go beyond."
* Example: "He past the exam easily."
* Passed (verb, past tense): This is the past tense of the verb "to pass."
* Example: "She passed the test with flying colors."
It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine the correct homonym.