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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One evening, Emily Kagan, a poet and healthcare executive who was one of the facilitators, passed around markers and colored sheets of origami paper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Here’s her dilemma: Her husband passed away 10 years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But, as time has passed, it has become increasingly clear that Antonelli is dominating his team-mate so far this season in the best car.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
With that seeming wide sweep of support, the bill passed the state Assembly in May by a vote of 74 to 0, with six votes not recorded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
With every day that passed, they understood each other better.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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