passing
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
pas · sing
ˈpæs · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. going by or moving past
Significado en Español
pasando, pasajero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang đi qua, tạm thời
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Example Sentence
It was just a passing thought.
那只是一闪而过的想法。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “passing”:
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A
fleeting
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B
permanent
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C
lasting
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D
eternal
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A — fleeting.
“passing” means adj. going by or moving past
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A ______ car splashed cold muddy water all over her clean coat.
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A
passing
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B
parked
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C
still
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D
stopped
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A — passing.
“passing” means adj. going by or moving past
Common questions about “passing”
What does “passing” mean?
passing — adj. going by or moving past. In Chinese: 经过的.
How do you pronounce “passing”?
passing is pronounced /ˈpæsɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pas · sing.
How do you use “passing” in a sentence?
It was just a passing thought. (那只是一闪而过的想法。)
What are synonyms for “passing”?
fleeting, brief, transient — all close in meaning to passing (adj. going by or moving past).
Is “passing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. passing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
