passage

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A short section of a book, speech, or piece of music.

   The teacher read a passage from the novel aloud.

2. 2
   noun

   A narrow way that connects places, such as a corridor or channel.

   A long passage led from the kitchen to the garden.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of moving or travelling through or along something.

   The ship made a smooth passage across the sea.

4. 4
   noun

   The passing of time.

   The passage of time slowly healed her grief.

From French passager, from Italian passeggiare.

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