Pass from Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To change or move from one state, situation, or condition to another. It can also mean to go through a place or period in time.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or academic speech. Common with 'pass from one... to another', especially about time, conditions, or emotions. Not used for physical passing (like passing a ball)—that uses just 'pass'. Often followed by 'to'. Avoid using it for places unless describing a journey or time period.
Example Sentences
The seasons pass from winter to spring.
basic
She watched her children pass from childhood to adulthood.
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The speech passed from one topic to another.
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After the holidays, it's hard to pass from relaxing to working again.
natural
We watched the sky pass from bright blue to deep orange at sunset.
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Sometimes friendships pass from close to distant as life changes.
natural