pass as
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To look enough like something else that people think you really are that thing.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To be accepted or mistaken for a particular type of person or thing, often because of appearance.
"With his fluent accent, he could easily pass as a native speaker."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To deliberately present oneself as a different kind of person in order to be accepted in a particular context.
"She dressed smartly so she could pass as a business executive at the networking event."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used when discussing identity, disguise, or the ability of an imitation to be mistaken for the real thing. Very similar to 'pass for'. Can carry a neutral or slightly deceptive connotation depending on context.
Commonly used with
expert local adult native speaker original
Forms
Base
pass as
I/you/we/they
3rd person
passes as
he/she/it
Past simple
passed as
yesterday
Past participle
passed as
have + pp
-ing form
passing as
continuous
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