Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of pass
"The ski resort offers several passes that include free lift tickets and access to all dining areas."
In plain English: Passes are official documents that let you get through a locked area or onto private property without paying.
"The passing grade was announced at the end of the semester."
Usage: Use "passes" only when referring to multiple tickets, credentials, or permissions that grant entry or access. Do not use it as a verb in this context, as it specifically denotes the plural object rather than the action of moving past something.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pass
"When the bus passes, everyone on the sidewalk rushes to their doors."
In plain English: To pass something means to move by it or get past it without stopping.
"The ball passes through the net and scores a point for his team."
Usage: Use "passes" to describe when something successfully goes by or exceeds a limit in the present tense. It is also used for third-person subjects like he, she, or it performing an action such as handing something over.
Passes is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb pass, which originates from Old French passer meaning to go by or cross over. The root traces back further to Latin transire, combining trans- (across) and ire (to go).