passing
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
noun
- The act of going past or moving by.
- The passing of the parade took over an hour.
- We watched the passing of the seasons from our window.
- The passing of the years has changed the town completely.
- The death of a person (euphemistic).
- Her grandmother's passing was peaceful and at home.
- The newspaper published an obituary after his passing.
- Everyone was saddened by the passing of the beloved mayor.
- The act of approving a law or proposal.
- The passing of the new law took months of debate.
- The bill's passing was celebrated by environmental groups.
- The passing of the resolution required a two-thirds majority.
- In sports, the act of throwing or kicking the ball to a teammate.
- His passing in the game was accurate and fast.
- The team practiced passing drills for an hour.
- Good passing is essential for winning in soccer.
adjective
- Lasting only for a short time; temporary or brief.
- She felt a passing sadness when she saw the old house being torn down.
- The storm was a passing disturbance that didn't cause much damage.
- His interest in the hobby was just a passing phase.
- Going past or moving by.
- The passing clouds cast shadows on the field.
- A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk.
- He waved at the passing train from the platform.
- Used to describe something done quickly or without much attention, as in a passing comment or glance.
- She made a passing remark about the weather and then changed the subject.
- He gave the report only a passing glance before signing it.
- The teacher made a passing reference to the upcoming exam.
Antonyms
preposition
- Beyond or exceeding a certain point (used in phrases like 'passing understanding').
- Her kindness was passing all expectations.
- The beauty of the sunset was passing description.
- The complexity of the theory is passing belief.