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pass·ing
 passing
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- pronunciation:
- pae
sIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- phrases:
- in passing
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
going by, in position or time.
the passing paradethe passing years- similar words:
- cross, filing, moving
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| definition 2: |
of short duration; involving little or brief attention; fleeting.
a passing interest- synonyms:
- fleeting, fugitive, transient, transitory
- similar words:
- brief, casual, ephemeral, evanescent, impermanent, marginal, momentary, short-lived, short-term, superficial, temporary
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| definition 3: |
indicating that one has passed a test, assignment, or course.
a passing score- similar words:
- acceptable, satisfactory
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| related words: |
brief, casual, momentary, moving, superficial |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of one that passes.
- similar words:
- passage
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| definition 2: |
a place or means by which to pass.
- similar words:
- pass, passage, passageway
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| definition 3: |
the act of dying or fact of having died; death.
his untimely passing- synonyms:
- death, demise, dying, end
- similar words:
- decease
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| related words: |
grave |
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| phrase: |
in passing |
| derivation: |
passingly (adv.) |
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