passed

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of pass. Use this form for something that already happened.

   She passed the ball to her teammate near the goal.

   The bus passed our stop without slowing down.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Having met the requirements of a test or exam, and so qualified.

   Like a driver who has passed the test and can now drive alone.

   Only the passed students could enroll in the advanced course.

   She is a passed nurse and can start work right away.

   Similarqualified, certified

   Oppositefailed

3. 3
   adjective

   Gone past a certain point, used mainly in a few fixed phrases.

   Like a runner who has gotten past everyone with a clear path to the finish.

   A passed pawn can decide the whole chess game.

   The catcher's passed ball let the runner score.

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