pass away
die
to die, used as a more gentle or polite way to talk about someone’s death.
Her grandfather passed away peacefully last night.
"pass" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "pass" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
pass
away
pass awayto die, used as a more gentle or polite way to talk about someone’s death.Her grandfather passed away peacefully last night.
by
pass byTo move near and go past a person, place, or thing, usually while continuing in the same direction.I saw her pass by my house on her way to work this morning.
on
pass onto give something to someone else, or to share information with another person.Could you pass on this message to your brother when you see him?
on to
pass on toto give something you have to another person, especially after you have finished using it or when you no longer need it.When you’ve finished reading the magazine, please pass it on to me.
out
pass outto suddenly become unconscious for a short time, often because of heat, pain, or shock.It was so hot in the room that I thought I was going to pass out.
up
pass upto decide not to accept or use an opportunity when it is available.I couldn't pass up the chance to travel abroad for free.
pass by
to go past someone or something
To move near and go past a person, place, or thing, usually while continuing in the same direction.
I saw her pass by my house on her way to work this morning.
pass on
give or communicate
to give something to someone else, or to share information with another person.
Could you pass on this message to your brother when you see him?
pass on to
to give something to someone else
to give something you have to another person, especially after you have finished using it or when you no longer need it.
When you’ve finished reading the magazine, please pass it on to me.
pass out
to become unconscious
to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, often because of heat, pain, or shock.
It was so hot in the room that I thought I was going to pass out.
pass up
not take an opportunity
to decide not to accept or use an opportunity when it is available.
I couldn't pass up the chance to travel abroad for free.