passing

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
US: /ˈpæsɪŋ/

  1. The act of moving past someone or something.

    1. The passing car nearly hit me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The passing of the seasons brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of handing something to someone.

    1. His passing was a little off. [ ] [ ]
    2. The success of our team relies on precise passing and excellent communication. [ ] [ ]

  3. The end of something or someone; death.

    1. We mourned his passing quietly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The passing of time can heal some wounds, but others leave scars that never fade. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fleeting transient temporary dying
passing adjective

  1. Moving past someone or something.

    1. I saw a passing car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She caught a passing glance of him in the crowd before he disappeared. [ ] [ ]

  2. Brief or temporary.

    1. It was just a passing interest. [ ] [ ]
    2. His enthusiasm for the project was only a passing phase, and he quickly lost interest. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to an examination or test that you have successfully completed.

    1. He needs a passing grade. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was thrilled to receive her passing certificate after months of dedicated study. [ ] [ ]
passing verb

  1. To go past or move by someone or something.

    1. A car is passing me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several boats were passing under the bridge, their horns echoing in the night. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give something to someone.

    1. Please, pass the salt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you please pass me the remote control so I can change the channel? [ ] [ ]

  3. To successfully complete a test or course.

    1. I hope I am passing. [ ] [ ]
    2. After weeks of studying, she was relieved to discover that she was passing the exam. [ ] [ ]

  4. To die.

    1. He is passing away. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her grandmother was very old and was passing in her sleep peacefully. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passing" in English means: The act of moving past someone or something., The act of handing something to someone., The end of something or someone; death..

The phonetic transcription of "passing" is /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈpæsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passing": fleeting, transient, temporary, dying.

Example usage of "passing": "The passing car nearly hit me.". More examples on the page.