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/ˈpæsɪŋ/ · pas.sing
verb
- To change place. The tourists were passing through the city on their way to the beach.
- To change in state or status. The company is passing from private to public ownership.
- To move through time. The years are passing quickly, and I'm getting older.
noun
- Death, dying; the end of something. The passing of my grandmother was a difficult time for our family.
- The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another. The passing of the seasons brings new life to the garden.
- The act of approving a bill etc. The bill passed with a majority vote in the Senate.
adjective
- That passes away; ephemeral. The passing beauty of the sunset is a wonder to behold.
- Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme. The passing of the new law is a significant achievement.
- Vague, cursory. The passing comment about the weather was not very helpful.
adverb
- Surpassingly, greatly. The team played passing football, scoring many goals in the game.
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Did you know? The phrase 'passing the buck' originated in the 19th century, when a card player would pass a buck (a marker) to the next player, avoiding responsibility for a bad hand.