Top synonyms for “passing”: departure, ephemeral, exit, expiration, fugacious, going, loss, overtaking, and 12 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)success in satisfying a test or requirement“his future depended on his passing that test”
- (noun)going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it“she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me”
- (noun)(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate“the coach sent in a passing play on third and long”
- (noun)a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another“the passage of air from the lungs”
- (noun)the end of something“the passing of winter”
- (noun)the motion of one object relative to another“stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets”
- (noun)euphemistic expressions for death“thousands mourned his passing”
- (adjective)lasting a very short time“the ephemeral joys of childhood”
- (adverb)to an extraordinary degree“she was a surpassingly beautiful woman”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "passing"?
Common synonyms for "passing" include departure, ephemeral, exit, expiration, fugacious, going. Our thesaurus lists 20 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "passing"?
Antonyms for "passing" include failing. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "passing" mean?
success in satisfying a test or requirement Example: "his future depended on his passing that test"
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