Definition and meaning of English word "pass"
pass
/pæs/
Meaning
VerbTo change place. To move or be moved from one place to another.
How to use
The verb 'pass' is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including travel, time, and possession. For example, 'The train will pass through the station at 10am' or 'I'll pass on the dessert, thank you.' One common learner mistake is to use 'pass' instead of 'past' in phrases like 'I passed my exam last year' (correct) vs. 'I pass my exam last year' (incorrect).
🇬🇧 English
pass
Example
The ball will pass you
I will pass the exam
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- pass the time— to spend time in a pleasant or uneventful way
- pass the ball— to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- pass the test— to successfully complete a test or examination
- pass by— to move past something or someone
- pass on— to give or transfer something to someone else
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #34 in English
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What does the English word "pass" mean?▼
The English word "pass" means "pass" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "used for moving or giving" (which translates as "pass").
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