Synonyms for

Pass

Verb / pæs / Another word for pass — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move past or go by something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

lead authorise croak run surpass expire fail egest strait offer guide fling fleet evanesce qualifying choke crack hap pas die conk draw toss elapse hand proceed advance travel cross transcend surpass succeed overtake exceed circulate hand deliver transfer convey give throw toss approve

Synonyms by register

Formal

survive transpire occur proceed

Informal

get by make it scrape by get through

Literary

wane ebb fade

Antonyms

fail lose stop halt remain stay keep

Common collocations

  • pass away
  • pass out
  • pass by
  • pass through
  • pass on
  • pass judgment
  • pass the test
  • pass the buck

Word family

noun passage, passing, pass
verb pass
adjective passing

Usage note

The word 'pass' has many meanings. Be mindful of context, especially when distinguishing between 'pass away' (to die) and 'pass out' (to lose consciousness).

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Example sentences

  1. I will pass the ball to you.
  2. She will pass the test with flying colors.
  3. We need to pass this car to get to the store.
  4. The teacher will pass out the homework.
  5. I need to pass this class to graduate.

Quotes

  • Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain
  • Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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