passages Synonyms

passages Meaning

passages

something that happens or is done, to go past or across, an anatomical channel, corridor sense 1, the act or action of passing something or undergoing a passing, a detail of a work of art (such as a painting), incubation (see incubate sense 1b) of a pathogen (such as a virus) in culture, a living organism, or a developing egg, to subject to passage, a usually brief portion of a written work or speech or of a musical composition, incubation of a pathogen (as a virus) in a tissue culture, a developing egg, or a living organism to increase the amount of pathogen or to alter its characteristics, something that takes place between two persons mutually, the passing of a law, the passing of a legislative measure or law, the action or process of passing from one place or condition to another, a road, path, channel, or course by which something can pass, voyage entry 1, journey, a usually brief portion of a written work or speech that is relevant to a point under discussion or noteworthy for content or style, a phrase or short section of a musical composition, a continuous movement or flow, a privilege of conveyance as a passenger, death sense 1a, an act or action of passing something or undergoing a passing, a movement or an evacuation of the bowels, a specific act of traveling or passing especially by sea or air, the action or process of passing from one place, condition, or stage to another, a way of exit or entrance, a right to travel as a passenger, a right, liberty, or permission to pass, a corridor or lobby giving access to the different rooms or parts of a building or apartment

passages Sentence Examples

  1. The history books contain lengthy passages describing the rise and fall of civilizations.
  2. The scientist carefully examined the passages of tissue under a microscope.
  3. The river flowed through a series of narrow passages, creating a picturesque canyon.
  4. The library has an extensive collection of first edition passages.
  5. The hikers made their way through the dense forest, following narrow passages that led to hidden trails.
  6. The book's editor suggested revisions to certain passages that were unclear.
  7. The politician's speech included several memorable passages that resonated with the audience.
  8. The wind whistled through the cracks and passages of the old house.
  9. The veterinarian searched the animal's mouth for any abnormalities or passages of concern.
  10. The mountain climbers used ropes and hooks to ascend the treacherous passages leading to the peak.

FAQs About the word passages

something that happens or is done, to go past or across, an anatomical channel, corridor sense 1, the act or action of passing something or undergoing a passing

routes, paths, roads, highways, arteries, walks, trails, avenues,approaches, passageways

recesses, retreats, recessions, regressions, refluxes, backwashes,retrogressions, regresses, ebbs, turnarounds

The history books contain lengthy passages describing the rise and fall of civilizations.

The scientist carefully examined the passages of tissue under a microscope.

The river flowed through a series of narrow passages, creating a picturesque canyon.

The library has an extensive collection of first edition passages.