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pass vs let

let vs pass

pass and let both are nouns.

pass is an adjective but let is not an adjective.

pass and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass Yes Yes Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of pass; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than pass:
  • pass: grant authorization or clearance for
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of pass include allow, countenance, permit.
As verbs, let is a hypernym of pass; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than pass:
  • pass: allow to go without comment or censure
  • let: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Other hypernyms of pass include allow, permit.
pass (noun) let (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
a usually brief attempt
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
success in satisfying a test or requirement
a flight or run by an aircraft over a target
a permit to enter or leave a military installation
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
a complimentary ticket
a difficult juncture
one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
(military) a written leave of absence
pass (adjective) let (adjective)
of advancing the ball by throwing it
pass (verb) let (verb)
eliminate from the body leave unchanged
come to pass cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
disappear gradually actively cause something to happen
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life consent to, give permission; permit
grant authorization or clearance for grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
transmit information make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
pass over, across, or through
go across or through
travel past
pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
for time to move forward
cause to pass
move past
place into the hands or custody of
throw (a ball) to another player
transfer to another; of rights or property
be inherited by
make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
go unchallenged; be approved
accept or judge as acceptable
go successfully through a test or a selection process
allow to go without comment or censure
use up a period of time in a specific way
be superior or better than some standard
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between pass and let

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