noun A2 Elementary Common

passage

PA-sihj

Passage (noun) means a short section of a text, speech, or piece of music. Example: “She read a passage from her favourite novel aloud.”

noun

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

"She read a passage from her favourite novel aloud."

A narrow corridor or way connecting two places.

"A dark passage led from the kitchen to the cellar."

The act of travelling from one place to another, especially by sea.

"They booked passage on a cargo ship bound for Lisbon."

The process by which a bill becomes law.

"The passage of the new tax bill took months of debate."

How to Use Passage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCan mean a stretch of text, a corridor, a journey, or a bill becoming law — context decides.

Common pairings

read a passage narrow passage passage of time safe passage

Word Forms

passaged past tense, passaged past tense, passages plural, passages plural, passages singular, passages singular

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Etymology

From Old French passage, from passer, "to pass."

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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excerpt extract hallway corridor passageway walkway

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Rhymes for passage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “passage” mean?

The word “passage” means a short section of a text, speech, or piece of music. In plain terms, can mean a stretch of text, a corridor, a journey, or a bill becoming law — context decides.

How do you pronounce “passage”?

“Passage” is pronounced PA-sihj (/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “passage” in a sentence?

Here is “passage” used in a sentence: “She read a passage from her favourite novel aloud.”

What part of speech is “passage”?

“Passage” is a noun.

Where does the word “passage” come from?

The word “passage” comes from Old French. From Old French passage, from passer, "to pass.".

Is “passage” a common word?

“Passage” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “passage” have?

“Passage” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short section of a text, speech, or piece of music.

What is the difference between a passage and a corridor?

Both can mean a narrow way connecting two places, but corridor usually refers specifically to a hallway inside a building. Passage is broader and can also mean a short section of a text, speech, or piece of music.

Does passage always refer to a physical space?

No. Passage can be a narrow corridor or way connecting two places, but it just as often means a short extract from a text, speech, or musical work. The intended meaning depends on the context.

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