Pronunciation

/pæs/

Definitions

Noun

• A [verb](#verb) that involves the transmission or movement from one person or place to another, often through a medium or with the assistance of something.
• A certificate or document allowing entry or travel: “He showed his passport at the border.”
• The act of going past or by: “The bus passed the stop.”
• A momentary visit or stay: “We had a brief pass through the museum.”

Verb

• To move from one place to another, usually temporarily: “The car passed the traffic lights.”
• To transfer possession or control: “She passed the baton to her teammate.”
• To complete a required course or examination: “After months of study, he passed the driving test.”
• To convey or communicate information: “The news was passed on to the higher authorities.”

Adjective

• Permitting or allowing passage: “The gate had a pass for visitors.”
• Not requiring special permission or access: “A general admission pass.”

Adverb

• In a manner that allows or facilitates passage: “The corridor was wide enough to pass easily.”
• Temporarily or briefly: “He’ll be back in a few days, just passing through.”

Phrases

• “Pass the salt” - Requesting someone to hand over a condiment.
• “To have a pass” - To possess a ticket or authorization.
• “Passenger train” - A train designed to carry people.
• “No pass, no play” - A rule in sports that disallows action if a player doesn’t have the ball.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The hiker made it safely past the steep cliffs.”
• Verb: “He passed the test with flying colors.”
• Adjective: “The athlete had a clean pass in the hurdles race.”
• Adverb: “The car passed the checkpoint without incident.”

Synonyms

• Move
• Traverse
• Cross
• Circumvent
• Overcome
• Clear

Antonyms

• Block
• Hinder
• Obstruct
• Prevent
• Retain