Passage — synonyms, definition

1. passage (Noun)

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passage (Noun) — The act of passing from one state or place to the next.

passage (Noun) — A section of text; particularly a section of medium length.

passage (Noun) — A way through or along which someone or something may pass.

passage (Noun) — (law) the passing of a law by a legislative body.

passage (Noun) — A journey usually by ship. ex. "the outward passage took 10 days"

passage (Noun) — A short section of a musical composition.

passage (Noun) — A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass. ex. "the nasal passages"

passage (Noun) — A bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another. ex. "the passage of air from the lungs"

passage (Noun) — The motion of one object relative to another. ex. "stellar passages can perturb the orbits of comets"

passage (Noun) — The act of passing something to another person.

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2. passage (Verb)

cross ford navigate ply sail travel traverse voyage

3. passage (US)

alley avenue footpath lane pavement promenade walk