passed

[pæst]

passed Definition

  • 1to move past someone or something in a particular direction
  • 2to go through an examination successfully
  • 3to die

Using passed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car passed us on the highway.

  • Example

    I finally passed my driving test.

  • Example

    My grandfather passed away last year.

passed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with passed

  • to die

    Example

    Her father passed away last night.

  • to faint or lose consciousness

    Example

    She passed out from exhaustion.

  • pass up

    to decline or reject an opportunity or offer

    Example

    I can't believe you passed up such a great job offer.

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Summary: passed in Brief

The verb 'passed' [pæst] has multiple meanings. It can refer to moving past someone or something, as in 'The car passed us on the highway.' It can also mean going through an examination successfully, as in 'I finally passed my driving test.' Lastly, it can refer to dying, as in 'My grandfather passed away last year.'

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