What part of speech is “pass”

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Noun

as a noun, 'pass' can be used to refer to the act of moving or going by. It can also refer to a document or document of permission, such as a passport, or a ticket to get access into a place, like a movie theater or a concert.

1. She had a special pass that granted her access to the VIP lounge.

2. I need a pass to a party.

pay attention to how the noun is used in the sentence. Know the difference between a noun that describes an action (such as 'passing') and one that simply refers to the object (such as 'pass').

Verb

a verb is a type of word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence. As a verb, 'pass' is used to refer to something being moved onward from one point to another, or to someone who is moving from one place to another. It can also be used to refer to the process of being approved or accepted, such as passing a test or a law.

1. She passed the course with ease.

2. He passed the ball to the other team.

3. The law only passed by a slim margin.

pay attention to the tense of the verb. 'Pass' can be used in the present tense (She passes the building), past tense (She passed the building), or future tense (She will pass the building).

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