C1noun 2K

Passing

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpæsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Passing

the process of time going by

In simple words: going by something or someone; not stopping

Passing in a sentence

• The colour of the wood darkens with the passing of time.
• When the government is finally brought down, no one will mourn its passing.
• the passing of the old year *(= on New Year’s Eve)*
• Many will mourn her passing *(= her death, when you do not want to say this directly)*.
• Few will mourn his passing.
• Her death marks the passing of an era.
• the passing of a resolution/law
• He only mentioned it in passing and didn't give any details.

How to use Passing

Use 'passing' when referring to something that happens quickly or a short amount of time. It can also refer to a casual reference to someone who is not staying long. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

passing + object

Memory hint

Think of a car 'passing' another on a highway, quickly moving by.

Related words

Collocations with Passing

• untimely
• lament
• mourn
• mark
• the passing of the years
• the passing of time
• untimely
• lament
• mourn
• mark
• the passing of the years
• the passing of time

Synonyms for Passing

• moving
• gliding
• slipping
• floating
• drifting

Opposites of Passing

• stopping
• remaining
• lingering

Common mistakes with Passing

• Confused with 'passing' as in 'passing an exam' instead of the action of moving by.
• Used incorrectly in phrases like 'passing go' which are not standard.
• Forget to use 'by' when mentioning something or someone while passing.

Frequently asked questions about Passing

What does Passing mean?

going by something or someone; not stopping

What is the definition of Passing?

the process of time going by

How do you use Passing in a sentence?

The colour of the wood darkens with the passing of time.

Can you give another example of Passing?

When the government is finally brought down, no one will mourn its passing.

What are synonyms for Passing?

Common alternatives include moving, gliding, slipping, floating, drifting.

What is the opposite of Passing?

Opposite meanings include stopping, remaining, lingering.

What words go with Passing?

It commonly pairs with untimely, lament, mourn, mark, the passing of the years, the passing of time, untimely, lament, mourn, mark, the passing of the years, the passing of time.

What are common mistakes when using Passing?

Confused with 'passing' as in 'passing an exam' instead of the action of moving by. Used incorrectly in phrases like 'passing go' which are not standard. Forget to use 'by' when mentioning something or someone while passing.

How do you pronounce Passing?

US: /["/ˈpæsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Passing?

Use 'passing' when referring to something that happens quickly or a short amount of time. It can also refer to a casual reference to someone who is not staying long. Avoid in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Passing?

"Passing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.