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- [pas-uh nt]
- /ˈpæs ənt/
- /ˌɒ̃ˈpæs.ɒ̃/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pas-uh nt]
- /ˈpæs ənt/
Definitions of passant word
- adjective passant (of a beast) represented as in the act of walking, with one forepaw raised. 1
- adjective passant (of a beast) walking, with the right foreleg raised 0
- adjective passant walking with the head forward and the forepaw farther from the viewer raised 0
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Origin of passant
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French, present participle of passer to pass; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Passant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
passant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
passant usage trend in Literature
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