Definitions and Examples of pass, succeed, capture
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To achieve a satisfactory result in an exam, test, or course.
Example
After studying hard, she managed to pass the driving test on her second attempt.
To accomplish a goal or objective; to achieve success.
Example
With determination and hard work, he was able to succeed in his career and become a CEO.
To catch or seize something or someone; to win or achieve something.
Example
The team was able to capture the championship title after a hard-fought battle.
Key Differences: pass vs succeed vs capture
- 1Pass is a complementary antonym that implies achieving a satisfactory result in an exam or test.
- 2Succeed and capture are relational antonyms that imply achieving a goal or objective, with capture having a more competitive connotation.
Effective Usage of pass, succeed, capture
- 1Academic Context: Use pass to describe achieving a satisfactory result in an exam or test.
- 2Professional Context: Use succeed to describe achieving success in a career or business.
- 3Sports Context: Use capture to describe winning a competition or championship.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of retake are pass, succeed, and capture. Use pass in academic contexts, succeed in professional contexts, and capture in sports contexts to convey the opposite meaning of retake.
