pass

²pass

noun

Definition of PASS

1

a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance) <a pass to leave the military base for the weekend>

Synonyms check, coupon, pass, pasteboard

Related Words certificate, note, token, voucher

2

an effort to do or accomplish something <a final pass at the assignment>

Synonyms assay [archaic], bash [chiefly British], bid, crack, endeavor, essay, fling, go, offer, pass, shot, stab, trial, try, whack, whirl

Related Words striving, struggle, throes, undertaking; trial and error

3

the state of being actual or complete <eventually, all their career goals came to pass>

Synonyms accomplishment, achievement, actuality, actualization, attainment, consummation, fulfillment (or fulfilment), pass, realization

Related Words success, triumph

Near Antonyms defeat, failure, fizzle, nonsuccess

Antonyms naught (also nought), nonfulfillment