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pass on vs string along

string along vs pass on

pass on and string along both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
string along No No Yes No
As verbs, string along is a hyponym of pass on; that is, string along is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • string along: move or come along
pass on (verb) string along (verb)
transmit information move or come along
cause to be distributed
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 string along

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