pass
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verb \ˈpas\Definition of PASS
intransitive verb
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a : to move in a path so as to approach and continue beyond something : move past; especially : to move past another vehicle going in the same direction b : to run the normal course —used of time or a period of time <the hours pass quickly>
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a : to go or make one's way through <allow no one to pass> b : to go uncensured, unchallenged, or seemingly unnoticed <let the remark pass>
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: to go from one quality, state, or form to another <passes from a liquid to a gaseous state>
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a : to sit in inquest or judgment b (1) : to render a decision, verdict, or opinion <the court passed on the legality of wiretapping> (2) : to become legally rendered <judgment passed for the plaintiff>
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: to go from the control, ownership, or possession of one person or group to that of another <the throne passed to the king's son> <title passes to the buyer upon payment in full>
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a : to become approved by a legislature or body empowered to sanction or reject <the proposal passed> b : to undergo an inspection, test, or course of study successfully
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a : to serve as a medium of exchange b : to be accepted or regarded <drivel that passes for literature> c : to identify oneself or be identified as something one is not <tried to pass as an adult> <Mom could pass as my sister>
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a obsolete : to make a pass in fencing b : to throw or hit a ball or puck to a teammate —often used with off
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a (1) : to decline to bid, double, or redouble in a card game (2) : to withdraw from the current poker pot b : to let something go by without accepting or taking advantage of it —often used with on <passed on the cheesecake> <thanks for the offer, but I'll pass>
transitive verb
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a : to secure the approval of <the bill passed the Senate> b : to cause or permit to win approval or legal or official sanction <pass a law> c : to give approval or a passing grade to <pass the students>
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a : pledge b : to transfer the right to or property in <pass title to a house>
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a : to put in circulation <pass bad checks> b (1) : to transfer or transmit from one to another <pass the salt> <passing the savings on to customers> (2) : to relay or communicate (as information) to another c : to cause or enable to go : transport d : to throw or hit (a ball or puck) especially to a teammate
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a : to pronounce (as a sentence or opinion) especially judicially b : utter <passed a cutting remark>
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a : to cause or permit to go past or through a barrier b : to move or cause to move in a particular manner or direction <passed my hand over my face> <pass the rope through the loop> c : to cause to march or go by in order <pass the troops in review>
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: to emit or discharge from a bodily part and especially the bowels
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a : to give a base on balls to b : to hit a ball past (an opponent) in a game (as tennis)
— pass·er noun
— pass muster
: to gain approval or acceptance
— pass the buck
: to shift a responsibility to someone else
— pass the hat
: to take up a collection for money
— pass the time of day
: to exchange greetings or engage in pleasant conversation
See Examples of PASS
- The boat was too tall to pass beneath the bridge.
- A flock of geese were passing overhead.
- They pass the library every morning on their way to school.
- The ships passed each other in the night.
- We passed each other in the hallway without looking up.
- She passed two other runners just before the finish line.
- He passed the slower cars on the highway.
- The drug passes quickly into the bloodstream.
- In a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and the Earth.
- The airplane passed out of sight.
Origin of PASS
Middle English, from Anglo-French passer, from Vulgar Latin *passare, from Latin passus step — more at pace
First Known Use: 13th century
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nounDefinition of PASS
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: a means (as an opening, road, or channel) by which a barrier may be passed or access to a place may be gained; especially : a low place in a mountain range
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: a position to be held usually against odds
Origin of PASS
Middle English, from Anglo-French pas, from Latin passus
First Known Use: 14th century
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nounDefinition of PASS
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: realization <brought his dream to pass>
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: a usually distressing or bad state of affairs <what has brought you to such a pass?>
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a : a written permission to move about freely in a place or to leave or enter it b : a written leave of absence from a military post or station for a brief period c : a permit or ticket allowing free transportation or free admission
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archaic : a thrust or lunge in fencing
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a : a transference of objects by sleight of hand or other deceptive means b : a moving of the hands over or along something
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archaic : an ingenious sally (as of wit)
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: the passing of an examination or course of study; also : the mark or certification of such passing
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: a single complete mechanical operation; also : a single complete cycle of operations (as for processing, manufacturing, or printing)
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a (1) : a transfer of a ball or a puck from one player to another on the same team (2) : a ball or puck so transferred b : passing shot
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: an election not to bid, bet, or draw an additional card in a card game
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: a single passage or movement (as of an airplane) over a place or toward a target
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: pase
Origin of PASS
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First Known Use: 1523
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abbreviationDefinition of PASS
pass
transitive verb \ˈpas\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PASS
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