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
Usage examples for passing:
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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.