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pass on vs leave

leave vs pass on

pass on is not a noun while leave is a noun.

pass on and leave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
leave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, leave is a hypernym of pass on; that is, leave is a word with a broader meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: give to or transfer possession of
  • leave: leave or give by will after one's death
Other hypernyms of pass on include bequeath, will.
As verbs, leave is a hyponym of pass on; that is, leave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: place into the hands or custody of
  • leave: put into the care or protection of someone
As verbs, pass on and leave are synonyms defined as:
  • pass on and leave: transmit (knowledge or skills)
Other synonyms of pass on include give, impart.
pass on (noun) leave (noun)
the act of departing politely
permission to do something
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
pass on (verb) leave (verb)
transmit information leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
cause to be distributed be survived by after one's death
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense leave behind unintentionally
give to or transfer possession of go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
place into the hands or custody of move out of or depart from
transmit (knowledge or skills) go away from a place
refer to another person for decision or judgment leave or give by will after one's death
transmit (knowledge or skills)
put into the care or protection of someone
remove oneself from an association with or participation in
produce as a result or residue
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
act or be so as to become in a specified state
have left or have as a remainder
Difference between pass on and leave

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