(of an action or remark) To happen
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To give what is needed or desired
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
To move across or through a given point
“The larger boats are unable to pass under the low bridges.”
To get ahead of
“I would deliberately slow down to allow the impatient driver behind me to pass.”
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) To be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
“I have to study hard to make sure that I pass this exam.”
To give or hand over
“Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested.”
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.”
To be transferred from one person or place to another, especially by inheritance
“His mother's estate would pass to him following her death.”
To draw to a close
“Many of these conditions are mild and will pass quickly without treatment.”
To come to the end of one's life
“My grandfather would sadly pass after a long struggle with illness.”
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
“Both the House and the Senate would pass the proposals.”
To pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“On that day, the Crown invited the court to proceed to pass sentence on both defendants.”
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) To happen
“At some stage, something would pass between them, making them increasingly wary of each other.”
(of an action or remark) To be accepted without scrutiny
“She was never going to let that ridiculous comment pass without a rebuttal.”
(of time) To elapse
“Time seems to pass so fast when you're having fun. And now it's just another manic Monday.”
To spend or use up (a period of time)
“The villagers pass the long winter nights by listening to stories.”
(sport) 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.”
To live through an experience
“Fresh out of college, he is yet to pass the trials and turmoils of jobseeking.”
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.”
To rid oneself of bodily waste
“Let me know if you experience any pain when you pass stool.”
Plural for an act of moving or going through a given point
“Our pass through immigration and customs was generally uncomplicated.”
Plural for a route over or through mountains
“She showed us some breathtaking pictures of the mountain pass.”
Plural for a path cleared for passage or travel
“Take the third pass on the left.”
Plural for a legal or official authorization for entry
“Can I see your boarding pass, please?”
Plural for a document that establishes the identity of someone
“You have to wind your window down to show security your pass when you arrive at Parliament's carriage gates.”
Plural for an attempt or effort towards an endeavor
“With great perseverance, he decided to make yet another pass at the difficult bottle cap challenge.”
Plural for the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project
“Little did he know how prophetic that statement would be, or how soon it would come to pass.”
Plural for a state of affairs, usually bad
“But things have come to a pretty pass when people avoid their staple food.”
Plural for an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship
“He liked to think of himself as a casanova and was constantly making a pass at any female who was even halfway attractive.”
(sports) Plural for an act of kicking, hitting or throwing the ball to another player
“With great vision, he would set his teammate up for a goal with a perfect pass.”
(fencing) Plural for an attempt to stab or strike an adversary
“When his opponent finally let his guard down, he knew that this was the perfect opportunity to land a pass.”
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