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Pass

Noun, Verb
UK /pɑːs/
US /pæs/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(v) : To move by, give something, or successfully complete a test or task.
(n) : Permission or a document allowing entry.

Example

"(v) : He studied hard and managed to pass the final exam."

"(v) : She passed the ball to her teammate and then ran forward quickly."

"(n) : You need a valid pass to enter the building and move freely inside."

Explanation

The word pass has different meanings depending on how it is used. It can mean to move from one place to another, such as people pass through a street. It can also mean to move by or go beyond something, like the train passed the station. It can also mean to give something to someone, such as pass me the book. In exams, pass means to succeed, as in she passed the test. Sometimes it means choosing not to take part in something, like I’ll pass on the offer. As a noun, a pass can mean permission or a paper that allows entry, such as a bus pass or a gate pass.