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- Dictionarypassing/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. going past: "passing cars"
- 2. (of a period of time) going by: "she detested him more with every passing second"
noun
- 1. the passage of something, especially time: "with the passing of the years she had become a little eccentric" Similar
- 2. (in sport) the action of passing a ball to another team member: "his play showed good passing and control"
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Passing can mean moving by, going past, lasting a short time, or allowing one to pass a test or examination. It can also be a euphemism for death or a play in American football. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples.
If you give someone a passing glance, you look so briefly in their direction that you barely see them. Passing is one of those versatile words with many different uses. A passing reference is a light, brief mention of something, and a passing grade is one that's high enough for you to pass a test.
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