pass on — to give something to someone else, especially after receiving it yourself
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give something to someone else, especially after receiving it yourself
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæs ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother passed on her secret kimchi recipe, but I still can't make it taste the same!
- Could you pass on my apologies to the boss for being late to the meeting?
- The old oak tree finally passed on after 200 years, but not before passing on its wisdom to the young saplings.
pass on
VERB[/pæs ɑːn/]
to give something to someone else, especially after receiving it yourself
The grandfather decided to pass on his pocket watch to his grandson.
Pass on wisdom with class on grass on a sunny day
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pass derives from Latin passus, meaning 'step' or 'pace,' which evolved to mean 'to go by' and 'to convey.' Combined with the preposition on (meaning 'forward' or 'onward'), the phrase developed to signify 'to transmit onwards' or 'to communicate to another person.'
Breakdown
pass (from Latin passus, 'step, stride') + on (preposition indicating continuation or forward direction), literally 'to step forward with' or 'to convey onward.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother passed on her secret kimchi recipe, but I still can't make it taste the same!”
“Could you pass on my apologies to the boss for being late to the meeting?”
“The old oak tree finally passed on after 200 years, but not before passing on its wisdom to the young saplings.”
“He decided to pass on dessert, but then passed on the good news that he lost 5 pounds!”
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