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passage

Pronunciation: [ˈpæsɪdʒ]

Word

Learn how to use passage in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) a part of a written work, like a book or article. It's usually a few sentences or a paragraph that you can read or study.

Example

The teacher asked us to read a passage from our favorite book.

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There was no meaningful passage in that article; it was all just fluff.

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Can you find a passage that shows the main character's feelings?

Context: “architecture”

(noun) a narrow way or tunnel that allows movement from one place to another. It could be a hallway or a passageway connecting two rooms.

Example

The hallway is like a passage that leads to the classroom.

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Without any passage between the two rooms, it felt very isolated.

Example

How many passages are there in this building?

Context: “travel”

(noun) the action of traveling from one place to another, especially by boat or plane. It can also refer to a ticket you need to travel.

Example

She bought a passage to Europe for her summer vacation.

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He couldn't book a passage on the ship because it was full.

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What kind of passage do we need for the trip?

Context: “law”

(noun) the act of officially allowing something to happen, like a law being accepted. It's when an idea or rule is officially approved.

Example

The passage of the new law will help improve the environment.

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The passage of that bill was blocked by the opposition.

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When is the passage of the new regulations expected?

How to pronounce passage

Pronunciation: [ˈpæsɪdʒ]

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