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pass·ing
 passing
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- pronunciation:
- pae
sIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
going by, in position or time.
We stood on the sidewalk to watch the passing parade.He grows taller with each passing year.- similar words:
- filing, moving
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| definition 2: |
lasting a short time; involving little or brief attention; temporary.
She had only a passing interest in tennis.- synonyms:
- fleeting
- similar words:
- brief, casual, momentary, temporary
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| definition 3: |
showing that one has passed a test, assignment, or course.
The students were happy to get passing grades on the math test.- similar words:
- acceptable, satisfactory
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| related words: |
brief, casual, momentary, moving |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of one that passes.
We sat on the shore and watched the passing of the boats. |
| definition 2: |
a person's death, especially the death of someone who was respected or much loved.
They cried when they heard of the passing of the king. |
| derivation: |
passingly (adv.) |
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