(of an action or remark) Past tense for to happen
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To have made a law
To have been living a particular way of life
(archaic, obsolete) To have brought or to have come to an end
“Many of these conditions are mild and will pass quickly without treatment.”
To have given what is needed or desired
To have conveyed in appropriate or telling terms
Past tense for to move across or through a given point
“The larger boats are unable to pass under the low bridges.”
Past tense for to get ahead of
“I would deliberately slow down to allow the impatient driver behind me to pass.”
Past tense for to go beyond the limits of
“As you too pass the threshold of fifty, you may discover that it is a moment in your life to celebrate a new beginning.”
(of a candidate) Past tense for to be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
“I have to study hard to make sure that I pass this exam.”
Past tense for to give or hand over
“Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested.”
Past tense for to distribute among a group
“He tried to pass candy out to his students in a class, but they became disruptive and rushed toward him.”
Past tense for to be transferred from one person or place to another, especially by inheritance
“His mother's estate would pass to him following her death.”
Past tense for to come to the end of one's life
“My grandfather would sadly pass after a long struggle with illness.”
Past tense for to enact or establish legally or legislatively
“Both the House and the Senate would pass the proposals.”
Past tense for to pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“On that day, the Crown invited the court to proceed to pass sentence on both defendants.”
Past tense for to decide not to do something
“I'm afraid we'll have to pass on your invitation due to our other commitments.”
(of an action or remark) Past tense for to happen
“At some stage, something would pass between them, making them increasingly wary of each other.”
(of an action or remark) Past tense for to be accepted without scrutiny
“She was never going to let that ridiculous comment pass without a rebuttal.”
(of time) Past tense for to elapse
“Time seems to pass so fast when you're having fun. And now it's just another manic Monday.”
Past tense for to spend or use up (a period of time)
“The villagers pass the long winter nights by listening to stories.”
(sport) Past tense for to kick, hit, or throw (the ball) to another player
“The coach would pair off players and have them pass the ball back and forth.”
Past tense for to live through an experience
“Fresh out of college, he is yet to pass the trials and turmoils of jobseeking.”
Past tense for to secrete or exude through a (small) opening
“It also removes ultra filter particles such as micro organisms that are too large to pass from the pores of the membrane.”
Past tense for to rid oneself of bodily waste
“Let me know if you experience any pain when you pass stool.”
Used or accepted broadly
Legitimate as recognized by law
Moot, passed, irrelevant, forgotten
Over and done with
Having been accredited or granted a qualification in something
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