Sometimes the word "pass" is used when one person gives something to another person:
Jorge passed the ball to his teammate. ("Pass" is commonly used in basketball, football, and soccer.)
The family passed food around the table as they ate dinner.
The government passed on some very important information to our company.
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You can also use "pass" when going past* another person or thing.
A car passed us on the highway. It was going over 85 miles per hour.
If you happen to pass by the supermarket, please pick up some milk.
An eagle just passed over our heads.
He passed by us very quickly.
When a student achieves the minimum requirements of a school, he or she passes; however, passing a class does not always indicate that a person is a successful student:
Henry barely passed all of his classes this year.
Natalie didn’t pass her math class. She has to take it again next year.
People who pass the bar exam can become lawyers.
The word "pass" is often used when a person dies:
Elizabeth Taylor passed away a few years ago.
Do you have a will that explains where all of your possessions go when you pass away?
After I pass away, this website will be my legacy.
When objects or ideas go from one generation to the next, we can use this word:
We have some recipes in our family that have been passed down through several generations.
Angela passed some valuable gold necklaces on to her granddaughter.
Finally, when someone is attracted to another person, a pass might be made. In this case, the word becomes a noun:
He made a pass at the woman, and she rejected it.
A girl made a pass at Bob, but he didn’t realize it.
If a supervisor makes a pass at an employee, that can result in some legal problems.
* Note: There’s a difference in spelling between the words, "pass" and "past." The word "past" is a preposition.
Jorge passed the ball to his teammate. ("Pass" is commonly used in basketball, football, and soccer.)
He passed by us very quickly.