Pass

To move onward or ahead; to proceed. To successfully complete a test, examination, or course. To transfer something, such as a ball or information, from one person or thing to another. To allow to go by or through, often without interference. It can also refer to the act of approving or authorizing something, or to cease to exist; die. Additionally, 'pass' can imply a lack of action or intervention.

Pass meaning with examples

• The runners sprinted to pass the baton, each determined to maintain their lead in the relay race. She watched the cars pass on the highway, each a blur of colour. The deadline is fast approaching. I am very worried that I will not pass the exam. I need to study harder to increase my chances to pass this time.
• The football quarterback made a perfect pass, leading his receiver perfectly down the field. The historian decided to pass the story, but his daughter has picked it up. I will pass the information to the committee for their review. She always pass the ball to the strongest player.
• The bill finally **passed** the Senate after weeks of debate. The government decided to pass the new law, much to the public's relief. The time will pass quickly, and the event will be here before you know it. It would take time to pass the new system.
• She was sad to pass her childhood home. He decided to pass on the opportunity, knowing it wasn't the right fit. They will pass by without the issue. She let the opportunity pass her by, not wanting to move.

Pass Synonyms

advance, approve, authorize, bypass, decease, elapse, overtake, proceed, succeed, transfer, transmit

Pass Antonyms

fail, halt, obstruct, receive, reject, retain, stop

Pass Crossword Answers

2 Letters

GO

3 Letters

BYE, OLD, COL, DIE, HAP, RUN, TOP, OUT

4 Letters

ITON, CONK, DRAW, GOBY, FLIP, GIVE, EXIT, HAND, HEAD, FALL, LEAD, FADE, SINK, TOSS, WALK

5 Letters

DATED, ADOPT, STALE, THROW, CHOKE, CLEAR, CRACK, CROAK, FLEET, FLING, GETBY, EGEST, GUIDE, LAPSE, ENACT, NOTCH, OCCUR, OFFER, REACH, SPEND, WHIRL

6 Letters

DEMODE, SLIPBY, EURAIL, OLDHAT, EXCEED, HAPPEN, MUSTER, EXPIRE, EXTEND, ELAPSE, PERISH, RETURN, STRAIT

7 Letters

LETGOBY, APPROVE, DECEASE, DEVOLVE, EXCRETE, PASSING, SURPASS, PROCEED

8 Letters

OVERTAKE, OVERSTEP, EVANESCE, OVERHAUL, PASSPORT, PROGRESS

9 Letters

AUTHORIZE, ELIMINATE, LEGISLATE, TRANSCEND

10 Letters

FLIRTATION, SOLASTYEAR, FREETICKET

11 Letters

COMMUNICATE