What does “passage” mean?
- 1
nouna short section of a book, speech or piece of music
Read the passage and answer the questions below.
- 2
nouna narrow way that connects places, such as a corridor
A dark passage led to the kitchen.
- 3
nounthe movement of something through a place or the passing of time
The passage of time had faded the photograph.
Passage at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B2 (upper intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ · PASS-ij
How to use “passage” correctly
On reading tests, a “passage” is the text you read. A law’s “passage” is when it is approved by a parliament.
Common phrases with “passage”
- reading passage
- the passage of time
- a narrow passage
- safe passage
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- extract
- corridor
- passing
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