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
- To change in state or status
- To move through time.
- To be accepted.
- To refrain from doing something.
- To do or be better.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To take heed, to have an interest, to care.
- 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
- passes
- passing
- passed
- passest
- passedst
- passeth
- passe
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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Sources & Attribution
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