pass
gb/pˈæs/ us/pˈæs/
A1
English
~ 600
elhalad, megelőz, átmegy, sikeresen teljesít, odaad, passzol, átad, eltelik, telik, elfogad, megszavaz, visszautasít, kihagy, nem él valamivel, belépő, beszállókártya, bérlet
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to pass [someone/something]
I saw her pass me on the street.
Láttam, ahogy elhalad mellettem az utcán.
We passed several farms on our way to the city.
Több gazdaság mellett is elhaladtunk útközben a város felé.
The bus passed the old library and turned left.
Learner examples
The train will pass my town at 3 p.m.
A vonat délután 3-kor halad el a városom mellett.
I pass the park on my way to work.
Munkába menet elhaladok a park mellett.
We pass many shops before we get to school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pass' with 'spend' when talking about time; 'pass' means time goes by, 'spend' means you use time for something.
Meaning
Move past something or someone
Collocations
pass a car
|pass a building
|pass the time
Synonyms
overtake (Often used for passing another vehicle, especially in British English.)
Antonyms
stay (To remain in the same position instead of moving past.)
Themes
travel
|daily life
|space
|transportation
Definition
To go by someone or something.
To move past or go by someone or something in the same place or direction.
VERB
A2
2
átmegy
B1
Usage pattern:
to pass [a test/exam/course]
She passed her driving test on the first try.
Elsőre átment a vezetői vizsgán.
I studied hard but still didn't pass the exam.
Sokat tanultam, de mégsem mentem át a vizsgán.
If you pass this course, you can move on to the next level.
Learner examples
I want to pass my English test.
Szeretnék átmenni az angolteszten.
He did not pass the math exam.
Nem ment át a matematikavizsgán.
She hopes to pass the driving test soon.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mistakenly say 'win an exam' instead of 'pass an exam'.
Meaning
Succeed in a test or exam
Collocations
pass an exam
|pass a test
|pass a course
Synonyms
succeed (A more general term for doing well at something; not limited to tests.)
Antonyms
fail (To not achieve the required standard in a test or exam.)
Themes
education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get a good enough score in a test or exam.
To achieve the required standard in a test, exam, or course.
VERB
A1
3
Usage pattern:
to pass [something] to [someone]
Could you pass me the salt, please?
Ideadnád a sót, kérlek?
He passed the ball to his teammate.
A csapattársának passzolta a labdát.
Please pass this note to Sarah.
Learner examples
Pass me the pen, please.
Ideadnád a tollat, kérlek?
She passes the ball to him.
Neki passzolja a labdát.
Can you pass this to my friend?
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'pass' with 'give'; 'pass' often implies a short movement between people in close proximity.
Meaning
Give something to someone
Collocations
pass the salt
|pass a note
|pass the ball
Synonyms
hand (More direct and physical; often means placing something into someone's hand.)
Antonyms
keep (To hold onto something instead of giving it to someone else.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give something to another person by hand or movement.
To hand or move something to another person.
VERB
B1
4
The summer passed quickly this year.
Az idei nyár gyorsan eltelt.
Several hours passed before help arrived.
Több óra telt el, mire megérkezett a segítség.
As time passes, things change.
Learner examples
The day passed slowly.
Lassan telt a nap.
Two weeks passed before she called.
Két hét telt el, mire telefonált.
Time passes very fast when you are happy.
Meaning
Time goes by
Collocations
time passes quickly
|hours passed
|days pass
Synonyms
elapse (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
Antonyms
stop (For time, figuratively meaning not moving forward.)
Themes
time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When time goes forward.
For time to move forward or go by.
VERB
B2
5
The committee passed the proposal unanimously.
A bizottság egyhangúlag elfogadta a javaslatot.
Congress passed the new environmental law last week.
A Kongresszus a múlt héten elfogadta az új környezetvédelmi törvényt.
The motion was passed after hours of debate.
Learner examples
They passed a new law yesterday.
Tegnap elfogadtak egy új törvényt.
The group passed the plan quickly.
A csoport gyorsan elfogadta a tervet.
Our town passed new rules last month.
Meaning
Be approved by vote or decision
Collocations
pass a law
|pass a bill
|pass a resolution
Synonyms
approve (General term for agreeing to something officially.)
Antonyms
reject (To not approve something after consideration.)
Themes
politics
|law
Definition
When people vote to accept a law or plan.
For a law, proposal, or motion to be officially accepted, usually by voting.
VERB
B1
6
I think I'll pass on dessert tonight.
Azt hiszem, ma kihagyom a desszertet.
She passed on the chance to work abroad.
Nem élt a lehetőséggel, hogy külföldön dolgozzon.
Thanks for inviting me, but I'll have to pass.
Learner examples
I will pass on the cake, thank you.
Köszönöm, most kihagyom a tortát.
He passed on the trip because he was busy.
Kihagyta az utazást, mert elfoglalt volt.
They asked me to play, but I passed.
Meaning
Decline offer or participation
Collocations
pass on dessert
|pass on an opportunity
Synonyms
decline (Slightly more formal; common in professional contexts.)
Antonyms
accept (To agree to take what is offered.)
Themes
social
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
To say no politely when someone offers you something or asks you to join in.
To politely refuse an offer, opportunity, or invitation, or choose not to take part in something.
NOUN
A2
7
You need a boarding pass to get on the plane.
Beszállókártya kell ahhoz, hogy felszállj a repülőre.
He showed his security pass at the entrance.
Felmutatta a biztonsági belépőjét a bejáratnál.
We bought season passes for the amusement park.
Learner examples
I have a bus pass.
Van buszbérletem.
Show your boarding pass at the gate.
Mutasd fel a beszállókártyádat a beszállókapunál.
This is my season pass for the park.
Meaning
Official document for permission
Collocations
boarding pass
|season pass
|security pass
Synonyms
permit (A more general term for any official permission document.)
Themes
travel
|law
Definition
A paper or card that lets you go into a place or do something.
An official paper, card, or ticket that allows someone to enter, travel, or take part in something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
pass
IPA
GB/pˈæs/
US/pˈæs/
Syllables & stress
pass (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (pass)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: pass
- Plural: passes
Verb
- Base: pass
- 3rd Person Singular: passes
- Present Participle: passing
- Past: passed
Word family
Expressions
come to pass
1/kˈʌm tə pˈæs/
idiom
literary
Happen as expected/predicted
When something happens after being planned, expected, or talked about before.
Examples
- Many of his predictions came to pass.
- The changes finally came to pass after years of discussion.
pass away
1/pˈæs əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Die (polite)
To die (polite way of saying).
Examples
- Her grandfather passed away last night.
- Many years have passed away since that event.
pass on (something)
1/pˈæs ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Politely decline offer/opportunity
To say no politely when someone offers you something or asks you to join in.
Examples
- I’ll pass on dessert tonight, thanks.
- She decided to pass on the job offer.
pass out
1/pˈæs ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Become unconscious suddenly
To suddenly become unconscious for a short time.
Examples
- He passed out from the heat.
- She felt dizzy and almost passed out.
with flying colors
1/wˈɪθ flˈaɪɪŋ kˈʌlɚz/
idiom
informal
Succeed very well (tests/challenges)
To do something very well and get great results, especially in a test or competition.
Examples
- She passed her final exams with flying colors.
- He completed the training with flying colors.