Meaning & use
pass
To move past or through something; to succeed in a test; or to hand something to another person.
See it in a sentence
She reached across the table to pass the salt to her brother.
He studied hard for weeks and finally managed to pass the exam.
A note on using this word
Pass has many uses, from sports and traffic to time passing and exams, so context shapes its exact meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
fail
Another way to use it
2. noun
A document or ticket permitting entry or free travel, or a successful result on a test.
He showed his pass to the security guard at the entrance.
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