Pass On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /pæs ɒn/

Definitions of pass on

verb to transmit or give something to someone else

Example Sentences

A1 I will pass on your message to my friend.

A2 She decided to pass on the opportunity to study abroad.

B1 The teacher asked the students to pass on the information to their classmates.

B2 I will pass on your feedback to the management team.

C1 The CEO decided to pass on the responsibility of leading the project to her deputy.

C2 She chose to pass on the inheritance to her younger sibling.

preposition used to indicate that something is being transferred or given to someone else

Example Sentences

A1 I will pass on your message to Sarah.

A2 Please pass on this information to the rest of the team.

B1 I passed on the invitation to my friend.

B2 She passed on the opportunity to study abroad.

C1 The manager passed on the responsibility to his assistant.

C2 The CEO passed on the decision-making power to the board of directors.

Examples of pass on in a Sentence

formal I have decided to pass on the opportunity to invest in that company.

informal I think I'll pass on going to the movies tonight, I'm not in the mood.

slang I'm going to pass on that party, it's not really my scene.

figurative I choose to pass on the negativity and focus on positive things instead.

Grammatical Forms of pass on

past tense

passed on

plural

pass on

comparative

more pass on

superlative

most pass on

present tense

pass on

future tense

will pass on

perfect tense

have passed on

continuous tense

is passing on

singular

passes on

positive degree

pass on

infinitive

to pass on

gerund

passing on

participle

passed on

Origin and Evolution of pass on

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The phrase 'pass on' originated from Old French 'passer' meaning 'to pass, to go by'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'pass on' has evolved to also mean to transmit, convey, or transfer something to someone else, often used in the context of passing on information or responsibilities.