pass along

Meanings

1. 1phrasetransitive

   to give something to the next person, especially after receiving it yourself

   Grammar: Takes an object: pass the message along. The object can go between pass and along or after along.

   Patterns

   • pass something along
   • pass along something
   • pass something along to someone

   Could you pass this note along to Sarah when you see her?

   He passed along the instructions to the new team members.

   Please pass along my thanks to everyone who helped.

2. 2phrasetransitive

   to send information to someone else, often in a chain

   Grammar: Often used with information words like news, message, or details.

   Patterns

   • pass along information
   • pass along a message
   • pass along the news

   I'll pass along your contact details to the organizer.

   She passed along the good news to all her friends.

   The company passed along the customer's complaint to the manager.

Common combinations

pass along a message

Can you pass along a message to Tom for me?

pass along information

We need to pass along this information to the whole team.

pass along the news

She passed along the news as soon as she heard it.

pass along to someone

Please pass this along to your supervisor.

Synonyms and how they differ

forward

Forward is often used for emails and formal messages; pass along is more general and can be used in speech.

relay

Relay suggests passing information through a chain of people; pass along is simpler and more everyday.

Practice

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