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What is another word for Pass? – 297 Pass Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    allow permit enable authorize sanction approve consent grant license concede yield surrender relinquish release discharge exempt excuse absolve acquit clear liberate free transcend surpass exceed outdo outshine outclass outperform outstrip overpass overstep go move proceed progress advance continue cross traverse span bridge connect link join unite merge converge intersect overlap surmount overcome conquer defeat vanquish succeed accomplish achieve attain complete finish fulfill realize reach extend stretch spread expand broaden widen enlarge increase augment escalate heighten intensify magnify amplify enhance improve better surpass excel outshine outdo outclass outperform outstrip

    Meaning of Pass

    The primary meaning of the word "pass" is to move past something or someone, or to go through or beyond a certain point or level.

    Definitions

    • To move past something or someone, typically in a straight line, without stopping
    • * To go through or beyond a certain point or level, such as a test, exam, or obstacle
    • * To be successful or satisfactory, such as passing a test or exam
    • * To transfer or convey something, such as a ball or an object
    • * To cause something to be accepted or approved, such as a law or resolution

    Etymology of Pass

    The word "pass" originated from Old French "passer", which is derived from Latin "passare", meaning "to step" or "to pace"
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century, initially meaning "to step" or "to pace", and later evolving to include various other meanings, such as moving past something, going through or beyond a certain point, and transferring or conveying something

    Example Uses

    • The hikers had to pass through the dense forest to reach the summit
    • * She passed the exam with flying colors
    • * The ball passed from one player to another
    • * The new law will pass through the senate next week
    • * The company will pass on the savings to its customers

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fail fail to pass flunk not pass reject refuse deny prohibit forbid prevent stop halt block obstruct bar hinder impede delay slow retard decrease reduce lower diminish weaken worsen decline deteriorate regress retrogress fall drop plunge sink collapse crash falter stumble trip slip blunder err mistake miss overlook neglect ignore disregard dismiss reject repudiate renounce abandon relinquish

    Related Nouns

    bridge crossing span passage transit transfer conveyance transmission movement progress advance improvement enhancement increase expansion enlargement broadening widening extension stretch spread intersection junction link connection union merger convergence overlap obstacle barrier hurdle block impediment hindrance delay stop halt barrier gate toll tollgate checkpoint border frontier boundary limit threshold milestone landmark marker signpost waymark guide director navigator pilot

    Related Verbs

    move go proceed progress advance continue cross traverse span bridge connect link join unite merge converge overlap surmount overcome conquer defeat vanquish succeed accomplish achieve attain complete finish fulfill realize reach extend stretch spread expand broaden widen enlarge increase augment escalate heighten intensify magnify amplify enhance improve better surpass excel outshine outdo outclass outperform outstrip

    Related Adjectives

    passable impassable transitional conveyable transferable movable movable portable transportable conveyable accessible inaccessible open closed blocked barred hindered impeded delayed slowed retarded decreased reduced lowered diminished weakened worsened declining deteriorating regressing retrogressing failing flunking rejected refused denied prohibited forbidden prevented stopped halted blocked obstructed