Definition of passing
(Entry 1 of 3)
: the act of one that passes or causes to pass
especially
: death sense 1a
in passing
: by the way : incidentally
passing
adjectiveDefinition of passing (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: going by or past
a passing pedestrian
2
: having a brief duration
a passing whim
4
: superficial
a passing acquaintance a passing resemblance
5a
: of, relating to, or used in or for the act or process of passing
passing lanes
b
: given on satisfactory completion of an examination or course of study
a passing grade
passing
adverbDefinition of passing (Entry 3 of 3)
: to a surpassing degree : exceedingly
passing strange
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The first known use of passing was in the 14th century
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