Synonyms of passage

Noun


1. passage, transition, change of state

usage: the act of passing from one state or place to the next

2. passage, section, subdivision

usage: a section of text; particularly a section of medium length

3. passage, way

usage: a way through or along which someone or something may pass

4. enactment, passage, legislation, legislating, lawmaking

usage: the passing of a law by a legislative body

5. passage, transit, journey, journeying

usage: a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days"

6. passage, musical passage, musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music

usage: a short section of a musical composition

7. passage, passageway, structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure

usage: a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages"

8. passage, passing, reaction, response

usage: a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another; "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"

9. passing, passage, movement, motion

usage: the motion of one object relative to another; "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"

10. passage, handing over, delivery, bringing

usage: the act of passing something to another person

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Definition and meaning of passage (Dictionary)