passed
Americanadjective
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having completed the act of passing.
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having received a passing grade on an examination or test or successfully completed a school course, year, or program of study.
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Finance. noting a dividend not paid at the usual dividend date.
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U.S. Navy. having successfully completed an examination for promotion, and awaiting a vacancy in the next grade.
a passed chief engineer.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of passed
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; pass + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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When the smoke briefly cleared, she says she passed the injured children down to people below and clambered past fire and rubble towards the school gate, where she saw a crowd of parents.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
During the draft, the Rams passed on the opportunity to select former USC receiver Makai Lemon and opted instead to pick Simpson, Stafford’s heir apparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
If passed, it would become effective after Dec. 31, 2033.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The No Surprises Act passed Congress after growing complaints from patients hit by huge, unexpected bills from doctors who weren’t in their insurers’ networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
I don’t do much breathing, so it’s a good thing it’s only a few minutes’ walk, or I might have passed out.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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