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section vs passage

passage vs section

section and passage both are nouns.

section is a verb but passage is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
passage Yes No No No
As nouns, passage is a hyponym of section; that is, passage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than section:
  • section: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
  • passage: a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
Other hyponyms of section include lead-in, lead, lede, canto, above, sports section, article, clause, book, chapter, episode, spot, spot, insert, introduction, narration, close, closing, conclusion, end, ending, mezuza, mezuzah, sura, exposition, obbligato, obligato, recapitulation, development.
section (noun) passage (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) a journey usually by ship
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object the passing of a law by a legislative body
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole the act of passing something to another person
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) the act of passing from one state or place to the next
a segment of a citrus fruit a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
a small army unit usually having a special function a way through or along which someone or something may pass
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
a specialized division of a large organization a short section of a musical composition
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately the motion of one object relative to another
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
section (verb) passage (verb)
divide into segments
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