Sunday, 6 October 2019

Confusing and Misused Words - Past v Pass


Past (preposition, adverb) - position

  • We live on Brighton Road, just past the supermarket.
  • Was that James who just cycled past us in that bright orange cap? 
  • Sally was so distracted on her phone that she walked right past us without noticing us.


Pass (verb) - to go past.

  • I passed John in the hallway this morning.
  • If you pass a supermarket today, please get some milk.
  • Please step aside and let other people pass.
  • Don't buy food that have passed their expiry date.

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