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passing

/pæsɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does passing mean?

verb, noun

The act of moving past something or someone, or a quality that is temporary or fleeting. A person or thing that is passing by or is in the process of being replaced.

Example

"The bus was passing by the park when we saw the children playing."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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