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Synonyms for passing along


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

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Définition of passing along

Origin :
  • "written permission to pass into, or through, a place," 1590s, from pass (v.). Sense of "ticket for a free ride or admission" is first found 1838. Colloquial make a pass "offer an amorous advance" first recorded 1928, perhaps from a sporting sense. Phrase come to pass (late 15c.) uses the word with a sense of "completion, accomplishment."
  • As in lead : verb guide physically
  • As in reach : verb stretch to; touch
Example sentences :
  • Passing along the corridor to the front of the house, he tapped at a door.
  • Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • Snap and I were passing along one of the interior corridors.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various
  • Because the engine had not been allowed to crush me when passing along on its iron road!
  • Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope
  • As he said this they were passing along Broadway just above the subway terminal.
  • Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • If they are kept from passing along the valley, they must climb the mountains.
  • Extract from : « Sophisms of the Protectionists » by Frederic Bastiat
  • As they were passing along, Marco and Forester sat upon the deck.
  • Extract from : « Forests of Maine » by Jacob S. Abbott
  • Any one passing along the grounds might chance to glance up.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • On they came, passing along our line, and pouring their broadsides into us.
  • Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston
  • "I was passing along, not far distant, when I heard your cry," Stanley said.
  • Extract from : « On the Irrawaddy » by G. A. Henty
  • They were passing along a part of the road with tall trees on either side.
  • Extract from : « The Three Lieutenants » by W.H.G. Kingston

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