Passage — meaning in English

English meaning

• passage noun A short section of a text, speech, or piece of music.
• passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.

Senses

Passage is used for these senses in English:

• passage Part of a path or journey.
• passing The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another. [from 14th c.]

passage — full definition

1. noun A short section of a text, speech, or piece of music.
2. noun A narrow corridor or way connecting two places.
3. noun The act of travelling from one place to another, especially by sea.
4. noun The process by which a bill becomes law.

passing — full definition

1. adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
2. noun Death, or the end of something.
3. noun The act of moving past something, or moving something (such as a ball) to another person.

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