superficial vs passing

passing vs superficial

superficial is not a noun while passing is a noun.

superficial and passing both are adjectives.

superficial is not an adverb while passing is an adverb.

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

As adjectives, superficial and passing are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of superficial include casual, cursory, perfunctory.

superficial (noun)	passing (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

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

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

Difference between superficial and passing

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