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passes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpæsəz// UK //pˈɑːsɪz// pass·es

n. official documents or tickets that let you enter a place or travel on a bus or train. You show these to prove you have permission to be there.

n. official documents or permits granting the holder permission to enter a restricted area, use a service, or travel. Often used in the plural to refer to multiple individual permits or a general category of access.


SIMPLE

You need to show your boarding passes before getting on the plane.

CONTEXTUAL

The security guard checked everyone's identification and visitor passes before allowing them into the office building.

COMPLEX

While the basic ticket grants entry to the main gallery, these premium passes provide exclusive access to the private archives and the rooftop lounge during the evening reception.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to a set of tickets or permits for a group.

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