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pass on vs convey

convey vs pass on

pass on and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of pass on; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: transmit information
  • convey: transfer to another
Other hypernyms of pass on include communicate, transmit.
As verbs, convey is a hyponym of pass on; that is, convey is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: transmit (knowledge or skills)
  • convey: (of information) make known; pass on
pass on (verb) convey (verb)
transmit information (of information) make known; pass on
cause to be distributed serve as a means for expressing something
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense go or come after and bring or take back
give to or transfer possession of take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
place into the hands or custody of transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
transmit (knowledge or skills) transmit a title or property
refer to another person for decision or judgment transfer to another
Difference between pass on and convey

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