passing
🇺🇸
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
noun
C1
the act of time moving forward
The passing of time was evident in the changing seasons.
C1
the end or death of something or someone
The passing of the beloved author left a void in the literary world.
C1
the process of becoming law
The passing of the bill was celebrated by advocates across the country.
adjective
R
temporary or short-lived
The passing trend caught everyone's attention for a brief moment.
R
going by
The passing cars honked loudly in the busy street.
R
occurring in time
The passing days brought her closer to her dream.
R
satisfactory for a test or exam
Her passing score on the exam was a relief to her family.
translation
the act of time moving forward; the end or death of something or someone; the process of becoming law
temporary or short-lived; going by; occurring in time; satisfactory for a test or exam
Word Forms
Plural
passings