Pronunciation: /pæst/
noun an act of passing something
A1 The teacher gave out the tests, and after everyone finished, they collected them and passed them to the front of the room.
A2 I was so nervous during the exam, but when I found out I passed, I was overjoyed.
B1 After the bill was passed by the committee, it was sent to the full council for final approval.
B2 The new law that was passed by parliament aims to improve access to healthcare for all citizens.
C1 The resolution passed unanimously, showing strong support from all members of the board.
C2 The budget proposal passed with flying colors, indicating a strong consensus among the stakeholders.
verb to move in a specified direction
A1 I passed my driving test last week.
A2 She passed all her exams with flying colors.
B1 The bill passed through the Senate without any amendments.
B2 After years of hard work, he finally passed the bar exam.
C1 The new legislation passed by a narrow margin in Congress.
C2 Having passed all the necessary qualifications, she was promoted to a senior position.
adjective having completed a certain amount of time or distance
A1 The time has passed quickly.
A2 The bus has passed by already.
B1 The exam has passed without any major issues.
B2 The deadline for the project has passed, so we need to submit it now.
C1 The bill has passed through the committee and is now awaiting final approval.
C2 The law has passed in parliament, marking a significant change in policy.
formal The bill was passed by a majority vote in the senate.
informal I heard that the exam was passed by almost everyone in our class.
slang Did you hear that Sarah totally passed her driving test on the first try?
figurative Time has passed since we last saw each other, but I still think of you often.
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