passing vs superficial

superficial vs passing

passing is a noun but superficial is not a noun.

passing and superficial both are adjectives.

passing is an adverb but superficial is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, passing and superficial are synonyms defined as:

passing and superficial: hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

Other synonyms of passing include casual, cursory, perfunctory.

passing (noun)	superficial (noun)
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
success in satisfying a test or requirement
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
euphemistic expressions for death
the motion of one object relative to another
the end of something

passing (adjective)	superficial (adjective)
of advancing the ball by throwing it	concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough	of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
lasting a very short time	hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily	of little substance or significance
	occurring on or near the surface of the skin

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

Difference between passing and superficial

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