PASSING
noun
Definition
The act of one who, or that which, passes; the act of going by or away. Passing bell, a tolling of a bell to announce that a soul is passing, or has passed, from its body (formerly done to invoke prayers for the dying); also, a tolling during the passing of a funeral procession to the grave, or during funeral ceremonies. Sir W. Scott. Longfellow.
Other Definitions
This word also has 2 other definitions:
PASSING
(adjective)
1. Relating to the act of passing or going; going by, beyond, through, or away; departing.
2. Exceeding; surpassing, eminent. Chaucer. "Her passing d...
PASSING
(adverb)
Exceedingly; excessively; surpassingly; as, passing fair; passing strange. "You apprehend passing shrewdly." Shak.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
