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pass on vs relay

relay vs pass on

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

pass on and relay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
relay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, relay is a hyponym of pass on; that is, relay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: transmit information
  • relay: pass along
pass on (noun) relay (noun)
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
a crew of workers who relieve another crew
a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
pass on (verb) relay (verb)
transmit information pass along
cause to be distributed control or operate by relay
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment
Difference between pass on and relay

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