passes (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪz/
Definition
Moves or travels beyond a particular point, person, or thing.
Examples
The train passes through several small towns on its journey.
He passes the ball to his teammate to score a goal.
How to Use passes
- pass by (phrasal verb)
- To go past something or someone. — "The car passed by our house without stopping."
- pass over (phrasal verb)
- To ignore or fail to consider someone or something. — "He felt he was passed over for the promotion."
- pass out (phrasal verb)
- To become unconscious. — "She passed out from the heat."
- pass away (phrasal verb)
- To die (polite). — "His grandmother passed away last week."
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