verb
passes; passed; passing
to move past someone or something [no obj]
to move past someone or something that is moving more slowly in the same direction [no obj]
always followed by an adverb or preposition
[no obj] :to move or go into or through a particular place
[+ obj] :to cause (something) to move or go in a specified way
[+ obj] :to give (something) to someone using your hands
sports :to throw, hit, or kick a ball or puck to a teammate [+ obj]
[+ obj] to cause someone to have or be affected by (something that you have had or been affected by)
to give (information) to another person - often + on
[no obj]
to go from one person to another person
to be given to someone especially according to a law, rule, etc.
of time
[no obj] :to go by
[+ obj] :to let (time or a period of time) go by especially while you are doing something enjoyable
[no obj]
to happen or take place
to end or go away
[no obj] :to be done, said, etc., without producing a response
[no obj]
to not take, accept, or use something that is offered to you
to decide not to do something at a particular point in a game (such as a card game) when it is your turn
to complete (a test, class, etc.) successfully [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to decide that (someone) has passed an examination or course of study
[+ obj] :to officially approve (a law, bill, etc.)
b chiefly US :to become approved by (a legislature) [+ obj]
[+ obj] formal :to say or state (something) especially in an official way
[+ obj] :to go beyond (a number or amount) - usually used with mark
[no obj] :to change from one state or form to another
[no obj] :to be good enough :to be adequate
[+ obj] :to illegally use (checks, bills, etc., with no real value) as money
[+ obj] :to have (something) come out from your body
[no obj] :to die - used as a polite way to avoid saying the word die
come to pass
pass as
[phrasal verb]
pass as (someone or something) :to cause people to believe that you are (someone or something that you are not)
pass as (something) :to be accepted or regarded as (something)
pass away
[phrasal verb]
to die - used as a polite way to avoid saying the word die
pass by
[phrasal verb]
pass (someone) by :to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
pass down
[phrasal verb]
pass (something) down or pass down (something) :to give (something) to a younger person especially within the same family
pass for
[phrasal verb]
pass for (something) :to be accepted or regarded as (something)
pass in
[phrasal verb]
pass (something) in or pass in (something) :to give (something) to a person who will review it
pass muster
pass off
[phrasal verb]
pass (someone or something) off as (someone or something) or pass off (someone or something) as (someone or something) :to cause people to wrongly believe that someone or something is someone or something else
Brit :to happen or take place in a particular way
pass on
[phrasal verb]
to die - used as a polite way to avoid saying the word die
pass out
[phrasal verb]
to fall asleep or become unconscious
pass out (something) or pass (something) out :to give (something) to several or many people
pass over
[phrasal verb]
pass over (someone) or pass (someone) over :to not choose (someone) for a job, position, etc.
pass over (something) or pass (something) over :to leave out (something)
pass the buck
pass the hat
pass the torch
pass up
[phrasal verb]
pass up (something) or pass (something) up :to not take or accept (something that is offered to you)
pass your lips
of words :to come out of your mouth :to be spoken
of food or drink :to go into your mouth :to be eaten or drunk
noun
plural passes
[count] sports :an act of throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or puck to a teammate
a card or ticket which shows that you are allowed to enter or leave a particular place or to ride a vehicle
a single, complete set of actions that are done together as a stage in a process
an act of moving over a place
chiefly Brit :a grade which shows that you have passed a test or class
make a pass at
to do or say something that clearly shows you want to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)
noun
plural passes
[count] :a low place in a mountain range where a road or path goes through
[singular] somewhat formal :a usually bad situation or condition