passes
|pas-ses|
🇺🇸
/ˈpæsɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːsɪz/
(pass)
temporary movement
Etymology
'pass' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'passer', which came from Vulgar Latin 'passare' meaning 'to step' or 'to go across'.
'pass' changed from Old French 'passer' and Middle English forms such as 'passen' and eventually became the modern English word 'pass'.
Initially, it meant 'to step or go across (a place)', but over time it broadened to include meanings such as 'move by', 'hand to another', 'succeed in a test', and 'be approved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'pass' meaning a permit, ticket, or written authorization allowing entry or access.
She bought two passes for the concert.
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Noun 2
plural of 'pass' meaning acts of handing the ball to another player in sports.
His passes were accurate and well timed.
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Noun 3
plural of 'pass' meaning routes through mountains or over difficult terrain (mountain passes).
They crossed several high passes during the trip.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'pass': to move past or go by something or someone.
He passes the old bakery on his way to work every morning.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'pass': to hand or give something to someone else.
She passes the salt to her friend at the table.
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Verb 3
third-person singular present of 'pass': to succeed in an examination or test.
He usually studies hard and passes most of his exams.
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Verb 4
third-person singular present of 'pass': (of a law or motion) to be approved or accepted by a legislative body.
The council passes new regulations each year.
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