Meaning & Definition of Passage in English
English⟶
Passage
/pæsəʤ/
noun
1. The act of passing from one state or place to the next
synonym:
- passage,
- transition
2. A section of text
- Particularly a section of medium length
synonym:
- passage
3. A way through or along which someone or something may pass
synonym:
- passage
4. The passing of a law by a legislative body
synonym:
- enactment,
- passage
5. A journey usually by ship
- "The outward passage took 10 days"
synonym:
- passage,
- transit
6. A short section of a musical composition
synonym:
- passage,
- musical passage
7. A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
- "The nasal passages"
synonym:
- passage,
- passageway
8. A bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
- "The passage of air from the lungs"
- "The passing of flatus"
synonym:
- passage,
- passing
9. The motion of one object relative to another
- "Stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
synonym:
- passing,
- passage
10. The act of passing something to another person
synonym:
- passage,
- handing over
Examples of using
We didn't expect the passage of the bill with so little debate.
There's a secret passage.
The teacher interpreted the passage of the poem.