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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“The reason why I want to give back is all about what I passed through, what I faced growing up,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Last November, Massie, with the help of three other Republicans and every single Democrat, succeeded in pushing legislation demanding more disclosure, which was passed almost unanimously.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
However, an expected decision deadline passed in late April without any regulatory action, leaving the approval up in the air.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The first case was reported on April 24, in a healthcare worker who later passed away.
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
A cloud passed, and the full glare of the sun fell on this year’s 1904 models of the Case Agitator threshing machine.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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