Passing: meaning, definitions and examples

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passing

 

[ ˈpɑːsɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The act of moving a ball or other object to another player or teammate. It involves accurately throwing or kicking the object to the intended recipient.

Synonyms

delivery, relay, transfer

Examples of usage

  • She made a perfect passing to her teammate, who scored a goal.
  • His passing skills on the basketball court are exceptional.
Context #2 | Noun

in time

The act of dying or the state of being dead. It is often used to refer to the transition from life to death.

Synonyms

death, demise, departure

Examples of usage

  • His passing was peaceful, surrounded by loved ones.
  • The passing of a loved one can be a difficult time for all.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Excellent, outstanding, impressive. Used to describe something of high quality or performance.

Synonyms

excellent, impressive, outstanding

Examples of usage

  • It was a passing grade, but he knew he could do better.
  • Her passing knowledge of French helped her navigate through Paris.

Translations

Translations of the word "passing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passando

🇮🇳 पासिंग

🇩🇪 vorbeigehend

🇮🇩 melewati

🇺🇦 проходження

🇵🇱 przechodzenie

🇯🇵 通過

🇫🇷 passant

🇪🇸 pasando

🇹🇷 geçiş

🇰🇷 지나가는

🇸🇦 مرور

🇨🇿 procházející

🇸🇰 prechádzajúci

🇨🇳 经过

🇸🇮 mimoidoč

🇮🇸 framkoma

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გავლა

🇦🇿 keçən

🇲🇽 pasando

Word origin

The word 'passing' has a long history in the English language, with its roots dating back to Old English. Originally, it was used in the context of transferring or conveying something from one person to another. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, from sports terminology to describing the transition from life to death. The versatility of 'passing' as a word reflects its adaptability and relevance in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,535, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.