pass out
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle out
Meanings
Distribute around a group
Why “out”? Something is sent, shared, or made available from one source to many people or places.
“Pass out the worksheets, please.”
“Pass out the cards to the class.”
Lose consciousness
Why “out”? Awareness is like a lamp. For a time the light is gone: a person faints, or attention and memory fade.
“He passed out from the heat.”
“If someone passes out, tell security immediately.”
Don't confuse with
Pass out means distribute around a group. Pass down means give something to a younger generation.
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“Pass out the worksheets, please.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
pass down
A contrast learners often mix up
Give something to a younger generation
black out
Same out pattern: losing awareness
Lose consciousness briefly
blank out
Same out pattern: losing awareness
Suddenly fail to remember or think of something
blast out
Same out pattern: distribution
Play music extremely loudly through speakers
bring out
Same out pattern: distribution
Make a quality or feature more obvious; Publish or launch a new product; Cause a particular response or behaviour in someone; Take something out of a container or place to show it; Encourage a shy person to be more confident
count out
Same out pattern: distribution
Count items one by one as you remove them
dish out
Same out pattern: distribution
Give food, advice, or criticism to several people
farm out
Same out pattern: distribution
Send work to be done by another person or company
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