pass

[pæs]

pass Definition

• 1. to move past something or someone in a particular direction
• 2. to go through a gate, door, or other entrance
• 3. to give someone permission to do something

Using pass: Examples

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

• Example

  The train passed quickly through the station.

• Example

  He passed me on the street without saying hello.

• Example

  Please pass the salt.

pass Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pass

• proceed
• advance
• permit
• allow
• authorize
• go by
• move by

Antonyms for pass

• stop
• halt
• block
• forbid
• deny

Idioms Using pass

• pass the buck

  to shift responsibility or blame to someone else

  Example

  The manager always passes the buck when there's a problem.

• pass with flying colors

  to succeed or excel at something with great distinction

  Example

  She passed her driving test with flying colors.

• come to pass

  to happen or occur

  Example

  The prophecy has come to pass.

Phrases with pass

• pass away

  to die

  Example

  My grandfather passed away last year.

• pass out

  to faint or lose consciousness

  Example

  She passed out from the heat.

• 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: pass in Brief

The verb 'pass' [pæs] means to move past something or someone, go through an entrance, or give permission. It is often used in phrases like 'pass away,' meaning to die, and 'pass out,' meaning to faint. Idioms include 'pass the buck,' meaning to shift responsibility, and 'pass with flying colors,' meaning to excel. Informal synonyms include 'let through' and 'give the green light.'