pass around – to offer something to everyone (usually the object is moved between people)

• The student brought cupcakes to pass around because it was his birthday.
• Pass the pasta bowl around so that everyone can take some.

pass away – a polite way to say that someone died

• They were sorry to hear that their former teacher had passed away.
• The actress passed away two weeks ago.

pass on – to skip or decline an offer or invitation

• I ate a big dinner so I’ll pass on dessert.
• She was so tired that she decided to pass on the party and stay home instead.

pass on – communicate/convey information or give something to someone else

• Thanks for your number, I’ll pass it on to my friend.
• Please pass my business card on to your manager.

pass out – to not be conscious or fully conscious (from exhaustion, alcohol, medical reason)

• After spending the day at the amusement park, the boys passed out on the couch.
• One of the hikers passed out from dehydration.

pass out – to distribute something to everyone

• The teacher is passing more homework out to the students.
• Pass these new pens out to everyone in the office.

pass over – to ignore or be ignored, to not notice

• He was passed over for the promotion.
• I almost passed over that dress, but then its sparkle caught my eye.

pass through – to travel through without stopping, or stopping only briefly

• We’ll pass through San Francisco when we drive to Los Angeles.
• If you pass through the store you might be tempted to buy something.

pass up – to skip an opportunity (usually unwisely)

• You shouldn’t pass up an opportunity to work at NASA.
• Who would pass up a chance to meet a Nobel Peace Prize winner?
• It would be a mistake to pass up having lunch with the CEO.