passes

[ˈpæsɪz]

passes Definition

• 1. moves in a particular direction, especially towards or away from someone
• 2. an act of kicking, hitting, or throwing a ball to another player in a game
• 3. a permit or authorization to do something

Using passes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "passes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The train passes through the tunnel.

• Example

  She passes by my house every morning on her way to work.

• Example

  He passes the ball to his teammate.

• Example

  I need to get a pass to enter the building.

• Example

  She has a season pass for the amusement park.

• Example

  He needs to pass his driving test before he can get his license.

passes Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passes

• goes
• travels
• kicks
• transfers
• authorizations
• proceeds
• throws
• permits

Phrases with passes

• pass away

  to die

  Example

  My grandfather passed away last year.

• pass out

  to faint or lose consciousness

  Example

  The heat was so intense that I almost passed out.

• pass up

  to decline or reject an opportunity or offer

  Example

  I can't believe you passed up the chance to go to Paris!

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Summary: passes in Brief

The word 'passes' [ˈpæsɪz] can be used as a verb to describe movement in a particular direction, such as 'The train passes through the tunnel,' or to describe an act of kicking, hitting, or throwing a ball to another player in a game. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a permit or authorization to do something, like 'I need to get a pass to enter the building.' Other common phrases include 'pass away,' meaning to die, and 'pass out,' meaning to faint or lose consciousness.