Passage: meaning, definitions and examples

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passage

 

[ ˈpæsɪdʒ ]

Context #1 | Noun

security

A narrow way, typically having walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building.

Synonyms

alleyway, corridor, hallway

Examples of usage

  • He walked down the dimly lit passage towards the exit.
  • The secret passage allowed the spies to escape undetected.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A section of a written work, typically constituting a subdivision of a chapter.

Synonyms

excerpt, paragraph, section

Examples of usage

  • The passage describing the main character's childhood was particularly moving.
  • The book had a passage that foreshadowed the ending.
Context #3 | Noun

journey

The act or process of moving through, under, over, or past something on the way from one place to another.

Synonyms

journey, travel, voyage

Examples of usage

  • The ship had a smooth passage across the ocean.
  • The mountain passage was treacherous but breathtaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "passage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passagem

🇮🇳 गुज़रना

🇩🇪 Durchgang

🇮🇩 passase

🇺🇦 прохід

🇵🇱 przejście

🇯🇵 通路

🇫🇷 passage

🇪🇸 pasaje

🇹🇷 geçit

🇰🇷 통로

🇸🇦 ممر

🇨🇿 průchod

🇸🇰 priechod

🇨🇳 通道

🇸🇮 prehod

🇮🇸 göng

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გასასვლელი

🇦🇿 keçid

🇲🇽 pasaje

Etymology

The word 'passage' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'passage', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'passagium'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Over the centuries, 'passage' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to movement, transition, and traversal.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,239, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.