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1. passage - noun

· the act of passing from one state or place to the next

Synonym(s): transition

Hypernym(s): change_of_state




2. passage - noun

· a section of text; particularly a section of medium length

Hypernym(s): section, subdivision




3. passage - noun

· a way through or along which someone or something may pass

Hypernym(s): way




4. passage - noun

· the passing of a law by a legislative body

Synonym(s): enactment

Hypernym(s): legislation, legislating, lawmaking




5. passage - noun

· a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days"

Synonym(s): transit

Hypernym(s): journey, journeying




6. passage - noun

· a short section of a musical composition

Synonym(s): musical_passage

Hypernym(s): musical_composition, opus, composition, piece, piece_of_music




7. passage - noun

· a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages"

Synonym(s): passageway

Hypernym(s): structure, anatomical_structure, complex_body_part, bodily_structure, body_structure




8. passage - noun

· a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another; "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"

Synonym(s): passing

Hypernym(s): reaction, response




9. passage - noun

· the motion of one object relative to another; "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"

Synonym(s): passing

Hypernym(s): movement, motion




10. passage - noun

· the act of passing something to another person

Synonym(s): handing_over

Hypernym(s): delivery, bringing





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