pass through — to go through or across something; to move from one side to the other
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go through or across something; to move from one side to the other
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæs θruː/
Example Sentences
- My pizza delivery guy somehow passed through three locked doors without any keys.
- The river passes through the heart of the ancient city.
- I passed through my rebellious teenage phase by dying my hair every color of the rainbow.
pass through
VERB[/pæs θruː/]
to go through or across something; to move from one side to the other
The morning train will pass through five small villages before reaching the coast.
The class will pass through grass!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pass derives from Latin passus, meaning 'step' or 'pace,' while through comes from Old English thurh, meaning 'through' or 'penetrating.' The compound phrase developed to mean moving forward by taking steps through or across something.
Breakdown
pass (from Latin passus, 'step, pace') + through (from Old English thurh, 'through, by way of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza delivery guy somehow passed through three locked doors without any keys.”
“The river passes through the heart of the ancient city.”
“I passed through my rebellious teenage phase by dying my hair every color of the rainbow.”
“The bullet passed through the wall without causing much damage.”
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