Passing

Definition of passing:

part of speech: noun

The act of going by; departure.

part of speech: adjective

Surpassingly.

part of speech: adjective

Going by, beyond, or through; departing; as, the passing hour; casual; as, a passing comment.

part of speech: adjective

Going by: surpassing.

Usage examples for passing:

• As he was passing through the hall, a hand fell on his shoulder. "The Gem Collector", P. G. Wodehouse.

• Herrick saw that her cheeks were flushed, but at least her mind was occupied, he reflected, and the minutes were passing "Possessed", Cleveland Moffett.

• Dalzell was forced to be content with two- seven, but as two- five was a high enough mark for passing Dan was delighted. "Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis", H. Irving Hancock.

• Henry was silent; he knew not what to say, and without another word passing between them, they drove home. "Clotelle The Colored Heroine", William Wells Brown.