pass
word
/ˈpæs/
pas
/pˈɑːs/
pahs
Definition
To move by something, give something to someone, or succeed in a test or check. 'Pass' is also used in games for moving a ball or object to another player.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb with multiple uses. Common collocations: 'pass an exam', 'pass by', 'pass the salt', 'pass a law', 'pass out' (faint). In sports, 'pass' means giving the ball to a teammate. Note: 'pass away' means to die (polite/euphemism). Avoid 'approve' for tests; use 'pass'.
Spanish: pasar - aprobar (examen) - pasar (balón)Portuguese (BR): passar - aprovar (exame) - passar (bola)Portuguese (PT): passar - aprovar (exame) - passar (bola)Chinese (Simplified): 通过 (tōngguò) - 递给 (dìgěi) - 传球 (chuánqiú)Chinese (Traditional): 通過 (tōngguò) - 遞給 (dìgěi) - 傳球 (chuánqiú)Hindi: पास करना - पास से गुजरना - पास देना (गेंद)Arabic: يمر - يجتاز (امتحان) - يمرر (كرة)Bengali: পাস করা - দিতে (কাছ থেকে) - অতিক্রম করাRussian: передавать - проходить - сдать (экзамен)Japanese: 渡す - 通る - 合格するVietnamese: đưa - vượt qua - đỗ (kỳ thi)Korean: 건네다 - 지나가다 - 합격하다Turkish: vermek - geçmek - başarmak (sınavda)Urdu: پاس کرنا - دینا - گزرناIndonesian: memberikan - melewati - lulus
Example Sentences
Can you pass me the bread?
basic
I hope I pass the test tomorrow.
basic
The car passed the house quickly.
basic
She didn't pass out at the concert, but she felt dizzy.
natural
Did you see how he passed the ball in that game?
natural
Time seemed to pass so slowly when I was waiting.
natural