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Passage

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpæsɪdʒ/","/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpæsɪdʒ/","/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/"]/

Meaning of Passage

a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another

In simple words: A part of a written work or a narrow space to go through.

Passage in a sentence

• The passage from the book really captured the essence of the character.
• We need to find a passage that leads us to the hidden treasure.
• During the exam, I struggled with the long passage that was part of the reading comprehension section.
• The passage through the mountains was treacherous but beautiful.
• He wrote a passage in his journal about his travel experiences.

How to use Passage

Use 'passage' in formal writing or when discussing literature. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to a specific text.

Grammar pattern

passage + of/through + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'passage' as a 'path' through a book or a space.

Related words

Collocations with Passage

• long
• short
• narrow
• clear
• force
• lead
• along a/​the passage
• down a/​the passage
• through a/​the passage
• the end of a passage
• a maze of passages
• nasal
• air
• back
• block
• obstruct
• clear
• lengthy
• long
• brief
• play
• in a/​the passage
• passage from
• smooth
• stormy
• speedy
• begin
• complete
• block
• during the passage
• passage through
• long
• short
• rough
• have
• book
• secure
• during a/​the passage
• on somebody’s/​the passage
• passage across
• rapid
• speedy
• slow
• deny somebody
• refuse (somebody)
• block
• passage across
• passage down
• passage from… to…
• the passage of time
• a rite of passage
• rapid
• speedy
• slow
• deny somebody
• refuse (somebody)
• block
• passage across
• passage down
• passage from… to…
• the passage of time
• a rite of passage
• rapid
• speedy
• slow
• deny somebody
• refuse (somebody)
• block
• passage across
• passage down
• passage from… to…
• the passage of time
• a rite of passage

Synonyms for Passage

• passageway
• excerpt
• section
• paragraph
• route

Opposites of Passage

• closure
• stop

Common mistakes with Passage

• Confused with 'passport' — they sound similar but have different meanings.
• Misusing 'passage' when 'pass' would be appropriate — understand the context.
• Using 'passage' to mean 'trip' or 'journey' incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Passage

What does Passage mean?

A part of a written work or a narrow space to go through.

What is the definition of Passage?

a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another

How do you use Passage in a sentence?

The passage from the book really captured the essence of the character.

Can you give another example of Passage?

We need to find a passage that leads us to the hidden treasure.

What are synonyms for Passage?

Common alternatives include passageway, excerpt, section, paragraph, route.

What is the opposite of Passage?

Opposite meanings include closure, stop.

What words go with Passage?

It commonly pairs with long, short, narrow, clear, force, lead, along a/​the passage, down a/​the passage, through a/​the passage, the end of a passage, a maze of passages, nasal, air, back, block, obstruct, clear, lengthy, long, brief, play, in a/​the passage, passage from, smooth, stormy, speedy, begin, complete, block, during the passage, passage through, long, short, rough, have, book, secure, during a/​the passage, on somebody’s/​the passage, passage across, rapid, speedy, slow, deny somebody, refuse (somebody), block, passage across, passage down, passage from… to…, the passage of time, a rite of passage, rapid, speedy, slow, deny somebody, refuse (somebody), block, passage across, passage down, passage from… to…, the passage of time, a rite of passage, rapid, speedy, slow, deny somebody, refuse (somebody), block, passage across, passage down, passage from… to…, the passage of time, a rite of passage.

What are common mistakes when using Passage?

Confused with 'passport' — they sound similar but have different meanings. Misusing 'passage' when 'pass' would be appropriate — understand the context. Using 'passage' to mean 'trip' or 'journey' incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Passage?

US: /["/ˈpæsɪdʒ/","/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpæsɪdʒ/","/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Passage?

Use 'passage' in formal writing or when discussing literature. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to a specific text.

What CEFR level is Passage?

"Passage" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.