Pronunciation

/pəˈsɪdʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A section of written or spoken text that conveys a particular idea, topic, or story; a continuous flow of words or ideas. For example: “The passage discussed the history of the city.”
• Verb: To go through or move from one part to another, often while reading or understanding a text. For example: “She carefully read through the passage to grasp its meaning.”
• Adjective: Flowing or coherent in thought or expression. For example: “The author’s writing had a smooth and eloquent passage.”

Phrases

• “Reading comprehension passage” refers to a text used for testing understanding.
• “Passage of time” signifies the progression of moments or events.
• “Passage of legislation” means the process by which a bill becomes law.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The passage in the novel was particularly emotional and impactful.”
• Verb: “After finishing the chapter, he took a moment to reflect on the passage he just read.”
• Adjective: “Her speech contained a series of well-structured passages that flowed seamlessly.”

Synonyms

• Segment
• Section
• Paragraph
• Excerpt
• Textual stretch
• Run
• Interval

Antonyms

• Disjointed
• Incoherent
• Fragmented (in the context of text)