passing
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/ˈpæsɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
(pass)
temporary movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'passing' originates from the Old French word 'passer', which meant 'to go by or through'.
Historical Evolution
'passer' transformed into the Middle English word 'passen', and eventually became the modern English word 'pass'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go by or through', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of moving past or through something.
The passing of the train was swift.
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Verb 1
to move past or go by.
The car was passing the slow truck.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35