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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What has been less clear is how the body decides that the danger has passed and shifts from fighting a threat to repairing the damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Such costs can be passed down to consumers through steeper prices for food and other staples, pushing up the overall cost of living.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, the shuttle to the nearby Hyatt Regency LAX passed by five times, with a giant sticker saying guests at the other two airport Hyatts couldn’t hop on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
By the time President Joe Biden pulled American forces out of Afghanistan, 20 years had passed.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
As Torak passed beneath, the trees sighed mournfully, as if already lamenting his death.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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