Passage
passage
a short section of text
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Passage synonyms
What's the difference between Passage / Abschnitt / Textstelle / Auszug / Gang / Durchgang
A general word for a part or section of a text; very neutral and widely used.
A specific place in a text, often quoted or referenced; emphasizes a precise fragment.
A selected excerpt from a larger text; often means a quotation or extract.
Not about text, but a corridor or passageway in a building; in this sense it is a different meaning of 'passage'.
A passageway or way through a place; also refers to physical space, not text.
A very general word for a place, point, or fragment; in a text context it can mean a specific passage.
A portion of text that has been cut out or selected; close to 'excerpt,' but slightly more technical.
A larger part of a book or text; much bigger than a short passage.
A literal explanatory phrase meaning 'part of a text'; sounds bulky and is used rarely.
A bookish, often legal term for a passage, clause, or paragraph; sounds formal.
The most general word for a part of something; for text it is too broad and less precise.
A line of text; much smaller than a passage or paragraph.
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How to pronounce Passage and what this word means
Passage means passage. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Passage
/paˈsaːʒə/
Passage translation
passage
Passage transcription
/paˈsaːʒə/
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Passage meaning: what does it mean?
ein kurzer Abschnitt eines Textes
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Passage is pronounced as /paˈsaːʒə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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