Pass and Withstand

Pass

Pass verb - To shift possession of (something) from one person to another.

Withstand and pass are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Pass".

Nearby Words: passage, passed, passing, passable

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Pass and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pass" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

Common collocations

power pass power withstand power
number pass number withstand number
powers pass powers withstand powers

Both words in one sentence

  • The space station they're waiting on will pass through the atmosphere chain, but isn't built to withstand the pressure.
  • You Shall Not Pass: The Viking At Stamford Bridge Saito Musashibo Benkei - This man was told to defend his lord's castle, and he died standing up and refused to fall to the ground even after death and more arrows wounds than anyone could possibly withstand.
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