passing on

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of transferring something, such as knowledge, property, or a title, from one person to another.

  - "The elder passed on his wisdom to the younger generation."
  - "The property was passed on to the next of kin."
  - "The torch was passed on to the next runner in the relay race."

• Verb

  To die and be succeeded by someone else.

  - "The king had passed on, and his son now ruled the kingdom."
  - "My grandfather passed on last year, and we held a memorial service for him."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with passing on
passing off , massing on , glassing on , lassoing

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Variants

List of all variants of passing on that leads to same result
pass on , passed on , passes on , passing on

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Forms

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passes on, passed on, passing ons, passed ons

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Etymology

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The term 'passing on' comes from the Old English word 'passian', which means 'to suffer, undergo, or experience'. The current meaning of 'passing on' evolved from the idea of something being transferred or transmitted from one person to another.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'passing on' is also used in the context of diseases, such as genetic disorders, being inherited from one generation to the next.

2. In some sports, such as American football, a 'passing play' refers to a play in which the quarterback throws the ball to a teammate instead of running with it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inheritance: The process of receiving and transferring property, money, or other assets from one generation to the next.

2. Tradition: The passing down of customs, beliefs, and artistic expressions from one generation to the next.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the concept of 'passing on' holds significant importance. For instance, in many Indigenous cultures, the passing on of traditional knowledge and skills from elders to the younger generation is considered essential for preserving their heritage. Similarly, in some religious traditions, the passing on of a title or position within the community is a deeply symbolic act.

How to Memorize "passing on"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of handing something over from one person to another.
   - Imagine a baton being passed in a relay race.
   - Visualize a crown being placed on someone's head during a coronation ceremony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'passing on' with the act of giving or transferring.
   - Think of it as a verb meaning 'to transmit' or 'to convey'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Passing On Property' to remember the meaning of 'passing on'.
   - Create a mental image of people passing on various items to one another.

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