Definition
Definition of pas - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
dance stepRare step in dancingRare
- She executed a flawless pas in her ballet performance..
2.
right of precedenceDated UK right to go before anotherDated UK
- He claimed his pas as the elder at the ceremony..
Expressions with pas
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embarrassing or awkward mistake in social situations
He made a faux pas by forgetting her name.
used to form tag questions seeking agreement
It's a beautiful day, n'est-ce pas?
complex relationship between two entities
Their business partnership was a delicate pas de deux.
dance sequence performed by one person
He practiced his pas seul for the upcoming recital.
dance step with one long and two short movements
The dancer executed a perfect pas de basque.
ballet jump resembling a cat's leap
The dancer executed a graceful pas de chat across the stage..
dance performed by four dancers
The ballet concluded with an elegant pas de quatre.
ballet dance for three people
The ballet included a beautiful pas de trois.
Origin of pas
French, pas (step)
Terms with pas included in their meaning
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humor
humorous response to a minor social faux pas
Examples of pas in a sentence
The instructor praised her for the perfect pas. She was given the pas to speak first. The ambassador had the pas at the diplomatic event.
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- French:pas, priorité, ...
- German:Tanzschritt, Vorrecht, ...
- Italian:passo, priorità, ...
- Spanish:paso, prioridad, ...
- Portuguese:passo, prioridade, ...
- Chinese:舞步, 优先权, ...
- Japanese:パ, 優先権, ...
- Arabic:خُطْوة رَقْص, حق الأسبقية, ...
- Hebrew:צַעַד, זְכוּת קְדִימָה, ...
- Russian:па, право первенства, ...
- Ukrainian:танцювальний крок, право на першість, ...
- Hindi:नृत्य कदम, प्राथमिकता का अधिकार, ...
Definition of PAS - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: Partidul Acțiune și SolidaritateTECH. political party in Moldova supporting reformTECH.
- PAS won the election in Moldova.
2.
abr: Pan-Malaysian Islamic PartyTECH. political party in Malaysia supporting Islamic valuesTECH.
- PAS won many seats in the last election.
Acronym
1.
acr: physician-assisted suicideTECH. doctor helps someone end their lifeTECH.
- PAS remains a controversial topic in medical ethics today.
2.
acr: parental alienation syndromeTECH. condition where one parent turns child against otherTECH.
- PAS can severely affect a child's relationship with their parents.
3.
acr: Pakistan Administrative ServiceTECH. top civil service in PakistanTECH.
- PAS officers play a crucial role in Pakistan's government administration.
Origin of PAS
Latin passus (step)
Examples of PAS in a sentence
Many young voters support PAS in Moldova. PAS announced a new policy yesterday. Many young voters support PAS. PAS is a controversial topic in medical ethics. The debate on PAS continues in many countries. PAS was evident in the child's behavior.
Therapists discussed the impact of PAS on families. The PAS plays a crucial role in governance. She aspires to join the PAS after graduation.
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- French:PAS, aide médicale à mourir, ...
- German:PAS, ärztlich assistierter Suizid, ...
- Italian:PAS, suicidio assistito dal medico, ...
- Spanish:PAS, suicidio asistido por médico, ...
- Portuguese:PAS, SMA, ...
- Chinese:摩尔多瓦行动与团结党, 医生协助自杀, ...
- Japanese:PAS, 安楽死ほう助, ...
- Arabic:حزب العمل والتضامن في مولدوفا, الانتحار بمساعدة الطبيب, ...
- Hebrew:PAS, הִתְאַבְּדוּת בְּסִיּוּעַ רוֹפֵא, ...
- Russian:ПАС, ассистированное врачом самоубийство, ...
- Ukrainian:ПАС, АС, ...
- Hindi:पास, डॉक्टर सहायता प्राप्त आत्महत्या, ...
Definition of pa - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- My pa is very kind.
2.
- My pa tells great stories from his youth.
3.
New ZealandTECH. fortified Maori settlementTECH.
- The ancient pa was located on the hilltop.
Origin of pa
Informal, short for 'papa'
Examples of pa in a sentence
I called my pa to ask for advice. Pa always has a twinkle in his eye. We visit pa every summer at his farm. The pa served as a stronghold during conflicts. Archaeologists discovered artifacts in the ancient pa.
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- French:papa, papi, ...
- German:Papa, Opa, ...
- Italian:papà, nonno, ...
- Spanish:papá, abuelo, ...
- Portuguese:pai, avô, ...
- Chinese:爸爸, 爷爷, ...
- Japanese:お父さん, じいちゃん, ...
- Arabic:بابا, جَدّ, ...
- Hebrew:אַבָּא, סַבָּא, ...
- Russian:папа, дедушка, ...
- Ukrainian:тато, дідусь, ...
- Hindi:पापा, दादा, ...
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