pass out
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle out
Meanings
Distribute around a group
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“Pass out the worksheets, please.”
“Pass out the cards to the class.”
Lose consciousness
Why “out”? Going outward until nothing remains. Supply is gone.
“He passed out from the heat.”
“Mia passed out in the queue.”
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 down
A contrast learners often mix up
Give something to a younger generation
black out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Lose consciousness briefly
blank out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Suddenly fail to remember or think of something
blow out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Extinguish a flame by blowing
branch out
Same out pattern: distribution
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) split off in a new direction; Become independent and start your own venture
burn out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Become exhausted from overwork; (of a fire) stop burning because there is no fuel left; (of an electrical device) stop working because of overheating; Destroy a building or vehicle by fire
chill out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Relax and stop being anxious
close out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
End or settle a process or account
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