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Definition of passage - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
literaturesection of text from a book or document
- She read a passage from her favorite novel during the class..
2.
architecturenarrow corridor or hallway
- The passage led to a hidden room.
3.
navigationnarrow waterway or strait
- The ship navigated the passage carefully.
4.
movementthe act of passing through or across
- The passage of the storm was swift.
5.
travelpart of a journey or path
- The passage through the mountains was treacherous.
6.
legalofficial approval of a bill or act
- The passage of the bill took months.
7.
timethe advance or movement of time
- The passage of time heals all wounds.
8.
permissionthe right or permission to pass
- They were granted passage through the territory.
9.
bodyTECH. bodily channel for air or liquidTECH.
- The nasal passage was blocked.
Images of passage
narrow corridor or hallway 
narrow waterway or strait
Expressions with passage
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ceremony marking a life transition
A bar mitzvah is a rite of passage for Jewish boys.
difficult or testing time in life
She went through a rough passage after losing her job.
part of writing that is very fancy
The book had a purple passage that stood out.
time moving forward and causing things to change
The passage of time heals many wounds.
permission to travel safely without harm
The refugees were granted safe passage to the border.
allow someone to travel safely through a place
The guards granted safe passage to the refugees.
as more time passes, things change or develop
With the passage of time, old memories fade.
bird migrating seasonally
The swallow is a well-known bird of passage.
passage of civilian vessels through foreign waters without interference
The ship was allowed innocent passage through the strait.
short segment of a musical composition
She practiced the musical passage repeatedly to perfect her performance.
internal channel in the nose where air moves during breathing
Doctors checked his nasal passage for any blockages.
channel in the respiratory system for air
The nasal cavity is an important air passage.
verbal argument or dispute
Their meeting turned into a heated passage of arms.
help with travel costs for moving to another country
Many families came to Australia on assisted passage.
pay for a journey by working on board
He decided to work his passage to Australia.
Origin of passage
Latin, passus (step)
Terms with passage included in their meaning
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infrastructure
structure allowing passage over an obstacle
literal
close a door to prevent passage or entry
space
gap or space that allows passage or access
obstruction
obstructed from normal passage
architecture
narrow passage in a building or train
unintended passage
pass through when it would normally be blocked
block access
prevent access or passage
medical
passage for food and air
transportation
underground passage for vehicles or pedestrians
digging
create a passage through or under something
city passage
narrow route between buildings in a city or town
passage of time
over a period of many years, things change
security
obstacle or barrier used to block passage
blockage
block or obstruct a passage or channel
invalidated
no longer valid due to passage of time
barred barrier
barrier with bars blocking passage but allowing air
allow passage
move aside or clear space so something can pass or happen
travel
make a passage or journey from one place to another
transport route
underground passage for trains
quick passage
time passed very quickly
quick passage
time seems to pass very quickly
time passage
time has passed quickly
measuring device
device that measures and signals the passage of time
transportation
underground passage built for cars and other road vehicles
Examples of passage in a sentence
The teacher asked us to analyze a passage from the article. The passage was dimly lit and narrow. They hurried through the passage to escape the storm. The narrow passage was difficult to navigate. They discovered a new passage through the islands. The passage of the bill took months.
The passage through the mountains was treacherous. The passage through the dense forest took hours. They found a hidden passage under the old castle. The passage of the new law was celebrated widely. Passage of the amendment faced significant opposition. With the passage of years, traditions evolve. The passage of decades has changed the landscape. The explorers sought passage through the mountain pass. He requested passage to enter the restricted area. The doctor examined the ear passage. Food entered the wrong passage and caused coughing.
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- French:passage, couloir, ...
- German:Abschnitt, Gang, ...
- Italian:passaggio, corridoio, ...
- Spanish:fragmento, estrecho, ...
- Portuguese:passagem, corredor, ...
- Chinese:段落, 过道, ...
- Japanese:一節, 通路, ...
- Arabic:مَقْطَع, مَمَرّ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶטַע, מַעֲבָר, ...
- Russian:отрывок, проход, ...
- Ukrainian:уривок, прохід, ...
- Hindi:अंश, गलियारा, ...
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