passing (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “passing”

1. the death of someone; someone's death
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   The family gathered to mourn the passing of their grandfather.
2. the act of going by or moving past something
   The quiet passing of the train could be heard in the distance.
3. (sports) the act of giving the ball to a teammate during a game
   Good passing is essential in basketball to keep the opponents off balance.
4. (law) the approval of a law or bill by a government body
   The passing of the legislation will bring significant changes to the education system.
5. (juggling) a performance where objects like balls or clubs are thrown between jugglers
   The entertainers amazed the audience with their complex passing routines.

adjective “passing”

1. brief or short-lived; not lasting long
   It was just a passing thought, and he soon forgot about it.
2. casual or cursory; done without much attention or consideration
   She made a passing remark about the weather.
3. going by; moving past
   The noise of passing traffic kept her awake.