Passage

/pˈæsɪd‍ʒ/

/ˈpæsədʒ/, /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

Passage

a brief part of a book, piece of music or other composition

a narrow way that provides access to rooms inside a building or between other buildings

synonyms : passageway

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

synonyms : transition

a way through or along which someone or something may pass

a journey usually by ship

synonyms : transit

the passing of a law by a legislative body

synonyms : enactment

a short section or phrase of a musical piece, considered separately

a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

synonyms : passing

the act of passing something to another person

the motion of one object relative to another

synonyms : passing

Examples

1. We mark important passages in a book with a pencil underline.

2. Having a shot at driving a car when you are a teenager is a right of passage.

3. I know by heart that there are passages devoted to this in our substantial programme.

4. Finally, found passage home.