1. going by or through; temporary or brief
2. satisfactory but not outstanding

1. the action of going by or through a place
2. the death of a person
Usage: euphemistic
3. the act of successfully completing a test or course

1. to a very great degree; extremely
Usage: informal

Examples

• The passing storm left puddles on the sidewalk.
• She received a passing grade on her math test.
• The passing of the seasons brings new changes.
• We mourned the passing of our beloved teacher.
• His passing of the driving test was a relief.
• The movie was passing strange and hard to understand.
• Cars slowed down for the passing of the funeral procession.