ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pass

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɑːs/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Pass is a verb meaning To change place.

Meaning

To change place.

More Meanings

  1. To change in state or status
  2. To move through time.
  3. To be accepted.
  4. To refrain from doing something.
  5. To do or be better.
  6. (intransitive, obsolete) To take heed, to have an interest, to care.
  7. An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.

Example Sentences

mountain pass
the passes of the Mississippi
As for these silken-coated slaves, I pass not.
My first pass at a career of writing proved unsuccessful.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pass

Depending on context, synonyms include attend, clock, consider, heed, mark, mind.

Antonyms for pass

Common opposites include meet, fail, flunk, bomb, failing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include go by, elapse, reach, return, go along, flip.

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