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What is another word for Passing? – 195 Passing Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    transient fleeting temporary brief short-lived ephemeral momentary temporary provisional interim makeshift stopgap superficial cursory perfunctory shallow surface-level going transient fugitive fugacious short-term impermanent volatile unstable precarious insecure unsteady unsure unsettled temporary provisional ephemeral transitory cursory perfunctory fleeting passing evanescent transient momentary temporary brief short-lived shallow superficial provisional interim makeshift stopgap

    Meaning of Passing

    The primary meaning of the word "passing" is related to something that is temporary or fleeting.

    Definitions

    • The act of moving past something or someone, or of something moving past
    • A grade or score that is just sufficient to allow someone to progress to the next stage of a course or examination
    • The act of dying or the fact of being dead
    • A feeling of regret or sadness, especially when something or someone is lost or has passed away

    Etymology of Passing

    The word "passing" has its roots in the Old French word "passer," which means "to pass" or "to go by," and is derived from the Latin word "passare," which is a frequentative form of "passus," the past participle of "pati," meaning "to step" or "to go"
    Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including the act of moving past something or someone, the act of dying, or a feeling of regret or sadness

    Example Uses

    • The passing of time has made me realize how important it is to spend time with loved ones
    • She received a passing grade on her exam, but wasn't satisfied with her performance
    • The passing of the great leader was met with widespread mourning and tributes
    • The team's passing game was strong, but their defense was weak

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    permanent lasting enduring stable secure steady certain lasting persistent continuous constant perpetual eternal immortal lasting abiding fixed stationary static unchanging irreversible irrevocable final conclusive definitive lasting remaining staying continuing ongoing progressing advancing

    Related Nouns

    moment period time phase stage interval span duration term spell season epoch era age lifetime existence life breath pulse beat rhythm cycle wave fluctuation oscillation vibration pulse cadence tempo measure meter rhyme reason logic sense judgment discernment

    Related Verbs

    move go pass proceed progress advance continue persist endure last remain stay stop halt cease desist terminate end finish complete expire elapse lapse slip slide glide flow stream drift sweep surge rush hurry hasten speed quicken accelerate

    Related Adjectives

    temporary transient fleeting brief short-lived ephemeral momentary provisional interim makeshift stopgap superficial cursory perfunctory shallow surface-level going fugitive fugacious short-term impermanent volatile unstable precarious insecure unsteady unsure unsettled lasting enduring stable secure steady certain permanent lasting persistent continuous constant