Passing and Pass

Passing

Passing noun - (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate.
Usage example: the coach sent in a passing play on third and long

Pass is a synonym for passing. In some cases you can use "Pass" instead the word "Passing" as an adjective or a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: pass, passage, passed, passable, passingly

Pass

Pass noun - Success in satisfying a test or requirement.
Usage example: he got a pass in introductory chemistry

Passing is a synonym for pass. Sometimes you can use "Passing" instead the word "Pass" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: passage, passed, passing, passable

How words are described

close close passing close pass
short short passing short pass
simple simple passing simple pass
actual actual passing actual pass
Other adjectives: massive, supposed, last, different.
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