Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪŋ/
noun the act of moving past someone or something
A1 I saw the passing of the bus from my window.
A2 The passing of time can be felt in the changing seasons.
B1 The passing of the new law caused controversy among the citizens.
B2 The passing of the bill was met with strong opposition in parliament.
C1 The passing of the legendary musician left a void in the music industry.
C2 The passing of the resolution marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations.
adjective serving as a temporary or brief substitute
A1 The passing grade for the exam is 60%.
A2 She noticed the passing cars on the highway as she waited for the bus.
B1 The passing resemblance between the two siblings was uncanny.
B2 The passing storm left behind a trail of destruction.
C1 His passing comment about the project revealed his true feelings.
C2 The passing of time only made their friendship stronger.
preposition moving by or beyond something
A1 The cat is passing through the door.
A2 I saw a bird passing by the window.
B1 She walked quickly, passing the other runners in the race.
B2 The train is passing through the tunnel at high speed.
C1 The car passed the truck on the highway with ease.
C2 The marathon runners were passing the cheering spectators along the route.
formal The passing of the new law has sparked a lot of debate among lawmakers.
informal Did you hear about the passing of the new policy at work?
slang I can't believe the passing of that rule, it's so unnecessary.
figurative The passing of time is something we can never stop.
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