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passing

The word “passing” has 2 syllables: pass-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpæsɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for passing?

In the thesaurus, “passing” has 483 synonyms and 111 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for passing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for passing

Antonyms for passing

Meanings of passing

  • verb
    1. To change place.
    2. To change in state or status.
    3. To move through time.
    4. To be accepted.
    5. In any game, to decline to play in one's turn.
    6. To do or be better.
    7. To take heed.
  • noun
    1. Death, dying; the end of something.
    2. The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another.
    3. The act of approving a bill etc.
    4. The act of passing a ball etc. to another player.
    5. A form of juggling where several people pass props between each other, usually clubs or rings.
    6. The ability of a person to be regarded as a member of an identity group or category different from their own.
  • adjective
    1. That passes away; ephemeral.
    2. Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme.
    3. Vague, cursory.
    4. Going past.
  • adverb
    1. Surpassingly, greatly.

Example Sentences

  • Her passing glance caught something unusual in the mirror.
  • The team's passing improved significantly after practice.
  • We were all saddened by the passing of our dear neighbor.
  • He made a passing comment about the weather before leaving.
  • The car received a passing grade during the safety inspection.

On this page you'll find 594 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passing, such as: a lot, abating, abjuring, abolishing, abrogating, absolutely, abundantly.

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