Background for passing

passing

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

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verb

To change place.

Examples :

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

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verb

To change in state or status

Examples :

"My mood is passing; I was angry, but now I feel better. "

state condition process time

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verb

To move through time.

Examples :

"The years are passing quickly; it feels like just yesterday I started school. "

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verb

To be accepted.

Examples :

"My application for the summer internship was finally passing, meaning I was accepted. "

achievement quality

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verb

In any game, to decline to play in one's turn.

Examples :

"During the board game, Sarah passed her turn because she didn't want to roll the dice yet. "

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verb

To do or be better.

Examples :

"My younger brother is passing his math tests; he's doing better than before. "

achievement ability

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verb

Examples :

"My teacher was passing over my questions in class, but she promised to answer them later. "

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noun

Death, dying; the end of something.

Examples :

"The passing of her grandmother was a difficult time for the family. "

time being philosophy soul

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noun

The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another.

Examples :

"The passing of the school bus was a signal for the children to rush home. "

time event process

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noun

The act of approving a bill etc.

Examples :

"The passing of the new school budget was a relief for the community. "

politics government law

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noun

The act of passing a ball etc. to another player.

Examples :

"The passing of the basketball to Sarah led to a scoring opportunity. "

sport action game

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noun

A form of juggling where several people pass props between each other, usually clubs or rings.

Examples :

"The juggling team practiced their passing routine, carefully tossing the clubs back and forth. "

entertainment sport action group

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noun

The ability of a person to be regarded as a member of an identity group or category different from their own.

Examples :

"His passing as a teenager was often successful, though some family members noticed subtle differences. "

culture society human person appearance race group

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adjective

That passes away; ephemeral.

Examples :

"The popularity of that summer's fashion trend was a passing fad. "

time being philosophy

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adjective

Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme.

Examples :

"Her passing performance in the school play earned her a standing ovation. "

quality achievement degree

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adjective

Vague, cursory.

Examples :

"The teacher gave a passing explanation of the new math concept. "

quality appearance degree

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adjective

Examples :

"passing cars"

way action direction

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adverb

Surpassingly, greatly.

Examples :

"My brother's math skills were passing impressive; he easily solved the hardest problems. "