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Synonyms for pass out


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pas, pahs
Phonetic Transcription : pæs, pɑs



Définition of pass out

Origin :
  • "lose consciousness," 1915, from pass (v.) + out. Probably from weakened sense of earlier meaning "to die" (1899). Meaning "to distribute" is attested from 1926. Related: Passed out.
  • verb become unconscious, usually
Example sentences :
  • Austin, being nearest the door, opened it for the ladies to pass out.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • That we pass out of this phase of being as we came into it, for Growth.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • In order to pass out he was obliged to stoop, so tall was he.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • He opened the door and was about to pass out of the restaurant when she spoke to him again.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • This left room for our bodies to pass out, without any difficulty.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • You'll have to pass many milestones before you pass out of that state.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • The sooner the business can pass out of my hands, the better for it.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • When I ask you to pass out at that door, tell me it is madness and remain here.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He was about to pass out on to the veranda, but abruptly paused.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Fyles made a move, and the other stepped back to let him pass out.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

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