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passing

Pronunciation: [ˈpæs.ɪŋ]

Word

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

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move past someone or something. It's like when you walk by your friend in the hallway, you are passing them.

Example

I was passing my friend in the park when I saw her favorite dog.

Example

I was not passing anyone on the lonely street today.

Example

Are you passing by my house on your way to school?

Context: “evaluation”

(noun) the act of successfully completing a test or meeting a requirement. It's like when you get a good grade and you are allowed to move to the next level in school.

Example

She received a passing grade on her math test, which made her very happy.

Example

He was upset because he did not get a passing score on the exam.

Example

What do you think it takes to earn a passing mark?

Context: “time”

(noun) the act of something or someone moving away from you or coming to an end. It can be like the passing of time when you feel the day is almost over.

Example

The passing of the seasons brings beautiful changes in nature.

Example

The passing of time did not feel slow during the fun party.

Example

Did you notice the passing of time during the movie?

How to pronounce passing

Pronunciation: [ˈpæs.ɪŋ]

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