Synonyms for Pass
Definition of pass
adjective
- of advancing the ball by throwing it; "a team with a good passing attack"; "a pass play"
noun
- (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls"
- (military) a written leave of absence; "he had a pass for three days"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pass"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like authorise, bye, clear can replace "pass" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "pass" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Pass" in song lyrics
See how pass is used in real songs:
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"And for you stragglaz, you still don't get a pass"
2nd II None — Stragglaz -
"This position isn't switchin, pitchin out a blind pass"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"I'm like Randy Moss, throw me a pass"
504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah