Synonyms for passage

Synonyms for (noun) passage

Synonyms: passage, transition

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

Similar words: change of state

Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics


Synonyms: transit, passage

Definition: a journey usually by ship

Usage: the outward passage took 10 days

Similar words: journey, journeying

Definition: the act of traveling from one place to another


Synonyms: handing over, passage

Definition: the act of passing something to another person

Similar words: delivery, bringing

Definition: the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

Usage: his reluctant delivery of bad news


Synonyms: passage, passing

Definition: a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

Usage: the passage of air from the lungs; the passing of flatus

Similar words: reaction, response

Definition: a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

Usage: a bad reaction to the medicine; his responses have slowed with age


Synonyms: enactment, passage

Definition: the passing of a law by a legislative body

Similar words: lawmaking, legislating, legislation

Definition: the act of making or enacting laws


Synonyms: passage

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

Similar words: way

Definition: any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

Usage: he said he was looking for the way out


Synonyms: passage, passageway

Definition: a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass

Usage: the nasal passages

Similar words: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure

Definition: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing

Usage: he has good bone structure


Synonyms: passage

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

Similar words: section, subdivision

Definition: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

Usage: he always turns first to the business section; the history of this work is discussed in the next section


Synonyms: passage, musical passage

Definition: a short section of a musical composition

Similar words: piece, piece of music, opus, musical composition, composition

Definition: a musical work that has been created

Usage: the composition is written in four movements


Synonyms: passage, passing

Definition: the motion of one object relative to another

Usage: stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets

Similar words: motion, movement

Definition: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something


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