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   Pas·sage

   /ˈpasij/

   

   noun

   • 1. the act or process of moving through, under, over, or past something on the way from one place to another: "there were moorings for boats wanting passage through the lock" Similar transitprogresspassingmovementmovingmotiongoingcrossingtravelingtraversaltraverse
   • ▪ the act or process of moving forward: "despite the passage of time she still loved him" Similar passingadvancecoursemarchmoving onflow
   • ▪ the right to pass through somewhere: "we obtained a permit for safe passage from the embassy" Similar safe conductentryadmissionaccesspermission/authorization to travel throughleave to travel inwarrantvisa
   • ▪ a journey or ticket for a journey by sea or air: "he then booked passage home aboard a Spanish warship" Similar voyagecrossingtripcruisesailjourneytourtrek
   • ▪ (of a migrating bird) the action of passing through a place en route to its final destination: "the species occurs regularly on passage"
   • 2. a narrow way, typically having walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building; a passageway: "the larger bedroom was at the end of the passage" Similar corridorpassagewayhallhallwayentrance hallentrancewalkwayaislegangwayalleyalleywaylanepathpathwaywayfootpathtracktrackwayroadthoroughfareginnelsnicketvennelwyndtwittentwitchelareawaytracegully
   • ▪ a duct, vessel, or other channel in the body. Similar ductorificeopeningapertureholechannelinletoutlet
   • 3. the process of transition from one state to another: "an allegory on the theme of the passage from ignorance to knowledge" Similar transitiondevelopmentprogressprogressionmovechangeshiftconversionmetamorphosis
   • ▪ the passing of a bill into law: "a catalyst for the unrest was the passage of a privatization law" Similar enactmentpassingratificationacceptanceapprovaladoptionauthorizationsanctionvalidationlegalizationendorsement
   • 4. a short extract from a book or other printed material: "he picked up the newspaper and read the passage again" Similar extractexcerptquotationquotecitationcitereadingsectionpieceselectionpartsnippetfragmentportiontextparagraphversestanzacantolinesentencephrase
   • ▪ a section of a piece of music: "nothing obscures the outlines of an orchestral passage more than a drumroll on an unrelated note"
   • ▪ an episode in a longer activity such as a sporting event: "a neat passage of midfield play"
   • 5. the process of propagating microorganisms or cells in a series of host organisms or culture media, so as to maintain them or modify their virulence: "cultured cells can replicate on serial passage for predictable periods of time"

   verb

   • 1. subject (a strain of microorganisms or cells) to a passage: "each recombinant virus was passaged nine times successively"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin passus ‘pace’.

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   What is passage noun?

   • Definition of passage noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary ) [countable] a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another synonym corridor a secret underground passage A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   How do you describe a passage in a sentence?

   • Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of passage. The newspaper quoted a long passage from the speech. The hunters needed a guide for their passage through the jungle. Bon voyage and have a pleasant passage. Passage of the bill depends on public support. Is there a passage through the mountains?

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   What does entry for passage mean?

   • "Entry for Passage". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". . Passage. [E] Used in the plural, ( Jeremiah 22:20 ) probably to denote the mountain region of Abarim on the east side of Jordan. It also denotes a river ford or mountain gorge or pass.

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   What does passage of time mean?

   • [singular] the passage of time (literary) the process of time passing Her confidence grew with the passage of time. [singular] the process of discussing a bill in a law-making body so that it can become law The bill is now guaranteed an easy passage through the House of Representatives.

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   noun. a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse, etc.: a passage of Scripture. a phrase or other division of a musical work. Fine Arts. an area, section, or detail of a work, especially with respect to its qualities of execution: passages of sensitive brushwork.

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   Definition of passage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › passagePASSAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PASSAGE definition: 1. a long, narrow space that connects one place to another: 2. a short part of a book, speech, or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PASSAGE is a way of exit or entrance : a road, path, channel, or course by which something passes. How to use passage in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › passagePASSAGE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   May 9, 2024 · A passage is a long narrow space with walls or fences on both sides, which connects one place or room with another. 2. A passage in a book, speech, or piece of music is a section of it that you are considering separately from the rest.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › passagePASSAGE - 62 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to passage. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of passage. The newspaper quoted a long passage from the speech. Synonyms. section. portion. piece. selection. clause. paragraph. sentence. column. verse. chapter.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › passage_npassage, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun passage mean? There are 36 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun passage, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. passage has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.