passed
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.moved past a person or place.
v.the past tense of 'pass', indicating movement beyond a specific point or person.
Simple“We passed the old church on our way to the beach.”
In context“The hikers passed several abandoned cottages before reaching the summit, noting the decay of the stone walls.”
PitfallHe past the ball to me. He passed the ball to me.'Passed' is the verb form. 'Past' is usually a noun, adjective, or preposition referring to time or position.
Synonymswent bycleared - 02 A2 Elementary
v.did well enough to succeed in an exam or a test.
v.successfully met the required standard in an examination, test, or inspection.
Simple“She was so happy when she found out she passed her driving test.”
In context“After months of intensive study, he finally passed the bar exam and was admitted to the legal profession.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
v.when time moved forward.
v.the elapsing or progression of time.
Simple“Several hours passed while we waited for the train to arrive.”
In context“As the weeks passed, the initial excitement of the project gave way to the steady grind of daily administration.”
Synonymselapsedwent by - 04 A2 Elementary
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having reached the necessary level to be qualified.
adj.having successfully completed a specific qualification or assessment.
Simple“The list of passed candidates was posted on the school notice board.”
In context“The department only interviews passed applicants who have already secured their professional certification.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun.
Teacher's tipIn modern English, we usually say 'successful candidates' rather than 'passed candidates' in general contexts.
Usage passed away · passed legislation · passed since