passages
word · lemma: passage
Definition
'Passages' usually refers to short sections of text from a book or article, or to hallways or narrow ways that connect different places.
Usage & Nuances
'Passages' is formal in written contexts (excerpts of text: 'read the following passages') and more neutral when referring to physical hallways. Common collocations: 'a passage from a novel', 'dark passages'. Do not confuse with 'passengers' (people traveling).
Example Sentences
The teacher asked us to read two passages from the textbook.
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There are long passages connecting different parts of the building.
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She highlighted the important passages in her notes.
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Some of the most memorable lines in literature come from short passages.
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If you get lost, just follow the passages until you reach the exit.
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He enjoys analyzing difficult passages from old philosophy books.
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