Pronunciation: /pæs fɔːr/

Definitions of pass for

verb to be accepted or considered as; to be mistaken for

Example Sentences

A1 I can pass for a student because I look young.

A2 She can pass for a local with her accent.

B1 He can pass for a professional athlete with his physique.

B2 The actor can easily pass for a doctor in his latest role.

C1 The spy was able to pass for a diplomat due to his extensive training.

C2 She could pass for a native speaker in multiple languages.

preposition a word or phrase that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I can pass for a student because I look young.

A2 She can pass for a native speaker with her excellent accent.

B1 He can easily pass for a professional athlete with his physique.

B2 The actor can pass for a historical figure with his convincing portrayal.

C1 The spy was able to pass for a diplomat and gain access to classified information.

C2 She could pass for royalty with her grace and elegance.

Examples of pass for in a Sentence

formal The counterfeit bill did not pass for genuine currency.

informal I don't think that excuse will pass for being valid.

slang That old car can't pass for a luxury vehicle.

figurative Her actions do not pass for someone who is trustworthy.

Grammatical Forms of pass for

past tense

passed for

plural

pass for

comparative

more pass for

superlative

most pass for

present tense

passes for

future tense

will pass for

perfect tense

has passed for

continuous tense

is passing for

singular

passes for

positive degree

pass for

infinitive

to pass for

gerund

passing for

participle

passed for

Origin and Evolution of pass for

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'pass for' originated from the Middle English word 'passen', meaning to go by or to be accepted as.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'pass for' has evolved to mean to be accepted or mistaken as something else, often implying deception or misrepresentation.