Old French · root
passer
to go by, cross
Words sharing this root
passTo meet a required standard and gain acceptance.passTo happen or take place.passPermission or a document allowing access.passTo choose not to take part or accept something.passageMovement through or along a route.passerA player who sends a ball to another player.passerA person who passes an exam or evaluation.passerA person who goes past a place or point.passerA person accepted by others as belonging to a particular social category.passingLasting only a short time.passingThe formal approval of a proposal or law.passingThe death of a person.trespassCrossing onto another's property without permission.