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pass through

pass through
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pas, pahs throo]
    • /pæs, pɑs θru/
    • /pɑːs θruː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pas, pahs throo]
    • /pæs, pɑs θru/

Definitions of pass through words

  • noun pass through an act of passing. 1
  • noun pass through a narrow route across a relatively low notch or depression in a mountain barrier. 1
  • noun pass through a road, channel, or other way providing a means of passage, as through an obstructed region or other barrier. 1
  • noun pass through a navigable channel, as at the mouth or in the delta of a river. 1
  • noun pass through a permission or license to pass, go, come, or enter. 1
  • noun pass through Military. a military document granting the right to cross lines or to enter or leave a military or naval base or building. written authority given a soldier to leave a station or duty for a specified period of time. 1

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Origin of pass through

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55, Americanism; noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Pass through

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pass through popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pass through usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pass through

verb pass through

  • accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
  • blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
  • break through — If you break through a barrier, you succeed in forcing your way through it.
  • breeze in — a wind or current of air, especially a light or moderate one.

Antonyms for pass through

verb pass through

  • idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.

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