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Question
Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of the following. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs, and idioms.
Solution
Uses of 'pass':
- To move towards and then beyond something: The principal passed through the corridor.
- To be given from one person to another: The defender passed the ball to the midfielder.
- To be beyond something: This passes my understanding.
- To overtake: The truck passed me at a dangerous turn on the road.
- To spend time: They passed several hours in the garden.
- To accept or approve: The government has passed a resolution.
- To announce: The judge passed a harsh judgment on the criminal.
- To end or go away: His troubles soon passed.
- To be successful: I passed my driving test.
- To die or expire: My uncle passed away last year.
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