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I UK [ˈpɑːsɪŋ] / US [ˈpæsɪŋ] adjective [only before noun]
1) moving past

He was found by a passing motorist.

Bridget grabbed a glass of champagne from a passing waiter.

2) lasting only a short time, and usually not very important or serious

a passing craze/fashion

It wasn't really a romance, just a passing flirtation.

3) slight

She bore a passing resemblance to the missing woman.

4) not thorough or detailed

a passing knowledge of French


II UK [ˈpɑːsɪŋ] / US [ˈpæsɪŋ] noun [uncountable]
1) the process by which something ends or stops existing
passing of:

It's sad to see the passing of their traditional way of life.

2) the process by which time passes
passing of:

Even with the passing of time, nothing had happened to change his view.

3) someone's death. This word is used to avoid saying "death" when you think this might upset someone

She was a wonderful teacher, and her passing is a great loss to the school.


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