pas
noun
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plural pas\ ˈpä(z)
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Definition of pas
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the right of precedence
2
: a dance step or combination of steps
PAS
abbreviationDefinition of PAS (Entry 2 of 2)
para-aminosalicylic acid
Examples of pas in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In the two games thus far this season Williams has three tackles, three pass break-ups and forced a fumble. — Michelle Gardner, azcentral, "ASU defensive back Kobe Williams still proving his doubters wrong," 9 Sep. 2019 Willis had 21 pass breakups, nine sacks, six forced fumbles and three interceptions in his first 46 starts. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "For 49ers’ Kwon Alexander, a fresh start doesn’t erase pain of tragedy," 7 Sep. 2019 Godfrey had eight pass break-ups and an interception. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Football: McDaniel out to ‘stay steady’ in 2019 season opener," 6 Sep. 2019 Fineable faux-pas include chewing gum and reading newspapers in the dealing area. — David Hodari, Joe Wallace, WSJ, "Hey Traders, It’s 2019—No More Drinking on the Job," 14 June 2019 Ransom shined with 92 tackles, a team high, and added three pass break-ups and 2.5 sacks. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Football: Eager Green Terror squad ‘definitely taking the right strides’," 21 Aug. 2019 Kelly recorded six tackles or more in seven games at his linebacker position and registered three tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, and three pass break-ups. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Notebook: Century grad, Loyola standout Kristen Yanchoris named Patriot League’s top scholar-athlete," 29 July 2019 Soldiers toting guns in the road were a joke: pas sérieux, quel cinéma! — The Economist, "Obituary: Pierre Mambele died on June 8th," 18 July 2019 Once considered a serious faux-pas, press-on tips have now been given new life, thanks to modern technology that has officially replaced the bulky chiclet-looking plastic squares. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The 5-Minute Manicure That Counts Fans From Jennifer Lopez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez," 29 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pas.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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PAS
adjective
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Medical Definition of PAS
(Entry 1 of 2)
PAS
abbreviationMedical Definition of PAS (Entry 2 of 2)
para-aminosalicylic acid