passing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A polite word for someone's death.

   The whole village mourned the old man's passing.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of succeeding in a test or exam.

   Passing the bar exam was a huge relief.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of moving past something, especially overtaking a vehicle.

   His reckless passing of every car frightened the passengers.

4. 4
   adj

   Lasting only a short time; brief.

   She gave the painting only a passing glance.

Common collocations

• passing mention Adjective + noun
• passing thought Adjective + noun

From pass + -ing.

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