Phrasal Verbs

pass on

This page is about the phrasal verb pass on

Meaning

If you pass something on, you give it to another person after receiving it yourself.

Synonym

hand on

For example

  • pass on sth You should wear a mask over your mouth so that you don't pass on the disease.

  • pass sth on After taking your piece of cake, pass the plate on to the next person.

Quick Quiz

My family was very poor so when I grew too big for my clothes, I had to pass them on to my

a. older brothers and sisters

b. younger brothers and sisters

c. mother and father
a) older brothers and sisters b) younger brothers and sisters c) mother and father

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