English Dictionary
Definition passing in British English
passing
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
Example
He was found by a passing motorist.
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Example
It wasn't really a romance, just a passing flirtation.
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Example
She bore a passing resemblance to the missing woman.
Example
a passing knowledge of French
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