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Synonyms for passage

Two senses of passage live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

The passage of air from the lungs.

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The true synonym

passing

Same sentence, swapped: The passing of air from the lungs.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for passage as it is used in the sentence above.

rebound
reflex
taxis

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

a journey usually by ship

The outward passage took 10 days.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

transit

Same sentence, swapped: The outward transit took 10 days.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for passage as it is used in the sentence above.

enactment
circuit
expedition

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Closest first: other actions words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

pursuitnounfollowingthe act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or captureTreelineHas a reason line questnounpursuita search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteriaTreeline2 senses resistancenounoppositionthe action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree withTreelineHas a reason line resortnounrefugeact of turning to for assistanceTreelineHas a reason line schismnounsplitdivision of a group into opposing factionsHigh CampHas a reason line scoutingnounreconnoiteringexploring in order to gain informationSummit sequencenounsuccessionthe action of following in orderRidgelineHas a reason line delicateadjectivefragileeasily broken or damaged or destroyedTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line

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