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Passages: meaning, definitions and examples

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passages

 

[ หˆpรฆsษชสคษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

Passages refer to sections of text in a written work, typically a book or a poem. They can range in length from a single sentence to multiple paragraphs.

Synonyms

extracts, sections, segments

Examples of usage

  • It's important to analyze the key passages in the novel to understand the author's message.
  • The poetic passages in the book evoke strong emotions in the reader.
  • The passage describing the sunset was particularly vivid and beautifully written.
Context #2 | Noun

in travel

Passages can also refer to narrow pathways or alleys, especially in crowded or winding streets.

Synonyms

alleyways, lanes, walkways

Examples of usage

  • The narrow passages of the old town were filled with charming shops and cafes.
  • We wandered through the cobblestone passages of the historic district.
Context #3 | Noun

in time

Passages can also indicate the process of time passing or the act of moving from one place to another.

Synonyms

movement, progression, transition

Examples of usage

  • The passage of time was marked by the changing seasons.
  • He made a passage through the dense forest to reach the hidden waterfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "passages" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passagens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Passagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bagian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะธะฒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fragmenty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€š่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท passages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasajes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geรงitler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏchody

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prechody

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€š้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehodi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gangar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบะตะปะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keรงidlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasajes

Etymology

The word 'passages' has a rich history, deriving from the Latin word 'passagium' meaning a journey or the act of passing. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various contexts, from literary works to physical pathways. The concept of passages has been integral to human experiences of time, travel, and storytelling, reflecting our shared fascination with movement and change.

See also: passageway.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,774, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.