passed

[pæst]

passed Definition

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

Synonyms for passed

• surpassed
• exceeded
• went by

Antonyms for passed

• failed
• lost
• fell short

Phrases with passed

• pass away

  to die

  Example

  Her father passed away last night.

• pass out

  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.'