passing
pa
ˈpæ
ssing
sɪng
sing
British pronunciation
/pˈɑːsɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "passing"in English

passing
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The storm was intense but passing, leaving clear skies by the afternoon.
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used to refer to the continuous movement of a time period

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With every passing day, she grew more anxious about the upcoming deadline.
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made or done without much attention or depth

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He made a few passing remarks about the meeting before moving on to the main topic.
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They had only a passing acquaintance, exchanging pleasantries but never forming a close friendship.
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moving past someone or something

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A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk after the heavy rain.
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meeting the minimum requirements or standards needed to succeed or proceed, such as in an exam or inspection

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He was relieved to earn a passing grade, just enough to move on to the next level.
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referring to the skill involved in throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or puck to a teammate or ball down the field or court in sports

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The coach emphasized the importance of improving their passing skills during practice.
Passing
FormalFormal
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The community mourned the passing of their beloved leader.
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the conclusion of something, marking the end of its existence or occurrence

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The passing of the summer signaled the start of a new school year.
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the action of moving past a person, object, or place

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The passing of the train shook the ground as it sped along the tracks.
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the action of giving or transferring something to someone else

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The passing of the baton during the relay race was smooth and well-coordinated.
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the action of kicking, throwing, or hitting the ball to a teammate in order to advance play or maintain possession

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His quick passing helped the team maintain control of the game.
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the act of achieving a satisfactory or acceptable level in an examination or course of study

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After months of hard work, he celebrated his passing of the certification exam.
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the action of formally approving something, often through voting or legislative action

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The passing of the new education reform bill was celebrated by many advocates for change.
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the official act of a judge declaring or delivering a criminal's punishment or sentence in court

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The judge delayed the passing of sentence until all evidence was thoroughly reviewed.
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a situation where someone from one group, such as a certain race or sexual orientation, is mistaken for or tries to be seen as a member of another group, often for personal, social, or economic reasons

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The concept of racial passing has historically been used by individuals to navigate oppressive social structures.
passing
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The story was passing fascinating, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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