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pass

Pronunciation: [[pʰæs]]

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pass: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use pass in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move past something or someone. It's like when you walk by someone on the street or go ahead of them.

Example

He passed the other runners and won the race.

Example

She didn't pass the finish line before the time ran out.

Example

Did you pass the car on the highway?

Context: “approval”

(noun) an approval or permission to proceed. It's like when your teacher says you can go to the next level or the next grade.

Example

She got a pass to enter the restricted area.

Example

He didn't have a pass to attend the special event.

Example

Do you need a pass to join the club?

Context: “time”

(verb) to go beyond a particular point in time or duration. It's like when a movie lasts longer than two hours or when a class finishes after an hour.

Example

The meeting passed the scheduled end time.

Example

The exam didn't pass the two-hour mark.

Example

Has the deadline passed for submitting the project?

How to pronounce pass

Pronunciation: [[pʰæs]]

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