Passage - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- a way through or along which someone or something may pass
- the passing of a law by a legislative body (syn: enactment)
- a journey usually by ship (syn: transit)
- a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass (syn: passageway)
- the act of passing something to another person
Extra examples
We squeezed through a narrow passage between the rocks.
Special ships clear passages through the ice.
The medicine makes breathing easier by opening nasal passages.
They controlled the passage of goods through their territory.
He left after the passage of a few hours.
With the passage of time, the number of children suffering with the disease has decreased dramatically.
The men passaged right, or left, as it may be necessary.
My office is just along the passage.
We walked down a narrow passage to the back of the building.
He read out a short passage from the Bible.
The bridge isn't strong enough to allow the passage of heavy vehicles.
Both sides agreed to allow the free passage of medical supplies into the area.
He was guaranteed safe passage out of the country.
The bill was amended several times during its passage through Congress.
They are expecting the new legislation to have quite a rough passage (=be discussed and criticized a lot) through parliament.
Word forms
singular: passage
plural: passages
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