passage

noun
UK: /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/

  1. A way through something, or the act of going through something.

    1. The passage was very narrow, so we had to walk carefully to get through it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The safe passage of the ship through the stormy seas was a great relief to everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. A section of text or music.

    1. I didn't understand the last passage in the book, it was too complicated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beautiful passage in the song made her cry, it was so emotional and touching. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of time going by.

    1. With the passage of time, she began to feel better about what happened. [ ] [ ]
    2. The passage of years has softened the edges of his memory, making it less painful. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

section transit corridor lapse excerpt go through
passage verb

  1. To travel through or across something.

    1. The boat will passage through the canal tomorrow if the weather is good. [ ] [ ]
    2. The comet will passage close to Earth next year, and it should be visible to the naked eye. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passage" in English means: A way through something, or the act of going through something., A section of text or music., The process of time going by..

The phonetic transcription of "passage" is /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passage": section, transit, corridor, lapse, excerpt, go through.

Example usage of "passage": "The passage was very narrow, so we had to walk carefully to get through it.". More examples on the page.