passage vs passing

passing vs passage

passage and passing both are nouns.

passage is not an adjective while passing is an adjective.

passage is not an adverb while passing is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
passage	Yes	No	No	No
passing	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, passage and passing are synonyms defined as:

passage and passing: a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

As nouns, passage and passing are synonyms defined as:

passage and passing: the motion of one object relative to another

passage (noun)	passing (noun)
a journey usually by ship	going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
the passing of a law by a legislative body	success in satisfying a test or requirement
the act of passing something to another person	(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
the act of passing from one state or place to the next	a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another	euphemistic expressions for death
a way through or along which someone or something may pass	the motion of one object relative to another
a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass	the end of something
a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
a short section of a musical composition
the motion of one object relative to another

passage (adjective)	passing (adjective)
	of advancing the ball by throwing it
	hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
	lasting a very short time
	allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily

passage (adverb)	passing (adverb)
	to an extraordinary degree

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