Pass on
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To give or tell something to someone else
Example sentence
Can you pass on the message to Dave?
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: pass on + information/item (+ to + person)
pass on a message
pass on information
pass on the news
pass on a cold
pass on a tradition
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
I'll pass on the message. ✅ (Correct)
I'll pass the message on. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To decline an offer or opportunity
Example sentence
I'll pass on dessert, but thanks.
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: pass on + offer/opportunity (noun)
pass on dessert
pass on the offer
pass on an opportunity
I'll pass on that
pass on the deal
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
We passed on the offer. ✅ (Correct)
We passed the offer on. ❌ (Incorrect — this changes the meaning to "give to someone else")