1 A2 neutral
To give or send something to another person, continuing a chain of transmission.
"Could you pass along this report to everyone on the team?"
separable
pass along
A2 neutral separable transitive
To forward or transmit something, such as a message, object, or information, to another person.
In plain English
To give something to the next person, or to tell someone a message that you received.
What does "pass along" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To convey a greeting, message, or piece of information to a third person on someone's behalf.
"Please pass along my congratulations to the happy couple."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move or send something in a forward direction along a path.
Actually means
To give something to the next person, or to tell someone a message that you received.
Usage tip
Very common in everyday American English. Can be used for both physical objects and non-physical things like information, greetings, or files. Slightly more informal than 'forward'.
Words that pair with "pass along"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
message information greetings file email document
How to conjugate "pass along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
pass along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
passes along
he/she/it
Past simple
passed along
yesterday
Past participle
passed along
have + pp
-ing form
passing along
continuous
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