Pass out
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To give something to each person in a group
Example sentence
The teacher passed out the tests.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: pass out + handouts/items (noun)
pass out flyers
pass out candy
pass out the handouts
pass out tests
pass out samples
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He passed out the flyers. ✅ (Correct)
He passed the flyers out. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To faint or lose consciousness
Example sentence
It was so hot that he passed out during the game.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: pass out + (from + cause)
pass out from the heat
pass out from exhaustion
almost pass out
pass out cold
pass out drunk
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She passed out in the sun. ✅ (Correct)
She passed in the sun out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)