passing

• Описывающий что-то временное, мимолётное или поверхностное, например, мимолётный интерес или взгляд.

Used to describe something that is temporary, fleeting, or superficial, such as a passing interest or glance.

1. Going pastA2formal

   Moving by or past something.

   Проходящий мимо

   • A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk.
   • He waved to a passing pedestrian.
   • The passing train made a loud noise.

   Antonymsremainingstopping

2. Brief or temporaryB1formal

   Lasting only a short time; fleeting.

   Мимолётный

   • It was just a passing thought.
   • She felt a passing sadness but soon recovered.
   • He had a passing interest in photography.

   Synonymsbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   Antonymsconstantcontinuousenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanentperpetual

3. Achieving a required standardB1formal

   Sufficient to pass a test or exam.

   Удовлетворительный

   • She got a passing grade on the test.
   • His work was only passing quality.
   • They celebrated their passing scores.

   Synonymsacceptableadequatequalifyingsatisfactorysufficient

   Antonymsfailing

• Действие прохождения мимо чего-либо или кого-либо, или процесс умирания (эвфемизм).

A noun referring to the act of moving past, going by, or progressing from one state or place to another, with various specific meanings in different contexts.

1. B2formal

   The act of dying; euphemism for death.

   Смерть

   • The family mourned the passing of their beloved grandfather.
   • His passing was peaceful after a long illness.
   • We gathered to celebrate her passing with fond memories.

   Synonymsdeceasedemisedepartureexpirationloss

   Antonymsbirthlife

2. Passing of timeB1formal

   The process of time going by.

   Ход времени

   • With the passing of time, the pain faded.
   • The passing of the seasons brings new changes.
   • He reflected on the passing of another year.

   Synonymscourseflowlapsepassageprogress

3. Achievement in examA2informal

   The act of successfully completing a test or exam.

   Успешная сдача экзамена

   • Her passing of the bar exam was a great achievement.
   • The rate of passing in the class was very high.
   • Congratulations on your passing of the driving test!

   Synonymspasssuccess

   Antonymsfailure

• Глагол, обозначающий прохождение мимо или за пределы чего-либо, передачу владения или успешную сдачу экзамена или теста.

A verb used to indicate moving past or beyond something, transferring possession, or succeeding in an exam or test.

1. Move pastA1formal

   To go by or move beyond something or someone.

   Проходить мимо

   • The car passed us on the highway.
   • She passed the shop without stopping.
   • Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

   Synonymsgo bygo pastovertakepass by

   Antonymshaltremainstaystop

2. Succeed in examA2formal

   To successfully complete a test, exam, or course.

   Сдать экзамен

   • He passed his driving test on the first try.
   • All students passed the final exam.
   • Did you pass the math test?

   Synonymsaceclearget throughqualifysail throughsucceed

   Antonymsfail

3. Give or hand overA1formal

   To transfer something to someone else.

   Передать

   • Please pass the salt.
   • She passed the ball to her teammate.
   • He passed me the documents.

   Synonymsconveydelivergivehandhand overtransferturn over

4. B2formal

   To die (formal or euphemistic expression).

   Умереть

   • His grandfather passed away last night.
   • She passed peacefully in her sleep.
   • The news of his passing shocked everyone.

   Synonymsdeceasedepartexpirepass awaypass onperish

Phrasal variantspass acrosspass alongpass aroundpass awaypass bypass offpass onpass outpass overpass throughpass up