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transitory vs passing

passing vs transitory

transitory is not a noun while passing is a noun.

transitory and passing both are adjectives.

transitory is not an adverb while passing is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
transitory No Yes No No
passing Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, transitory and passing are synonyms defined as:
  • transitory and passing: lasting a very short time
Other synonyms of transitory include ephemeral, fugacious, short-lived, transient.
transitory (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
transitory (adjective) passing (adjective)
lasting a very short time 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
transitory (adverb) passing (adverb)
to an extraordinary degree
Difference between transitory and passing

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