· the act of passing from one state or place to the next
Synonym(s): transition
Hypernym(s): change_of_state
· a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
Hypernym(s): section, subdivision
· a way through or along which someone or something may pass
Hypernym(s): way
· the passing of a law by a legislative body
Synonym(s): enactment
Hypernym(s): legislation, legislating, lawmaking
· a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days"
Synonym(s): transit
Hypernym(s): journey, journeying
· a short section of a musical composition
Synonym(s): musical_passage
Hypernym(s): musical_composition, opus, composition, piece, piece_of_music
· 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
· 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
· the motion of one object relative to another; "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
Synonym(s): passing
· the act of passing something to another person
Synonym(s): handing_over
Hypernym(s): delivery, bringing