Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-passing
Phrase
/ɪnˈpæsɪŋ/
Definition
In-passing refers to something mentioned briefly or casually without it being the main focus of a conversation or writing.
Examples
- During her speech, she mentioned in-passing how much she enjoyed the event.
- He remarked in-passing that they needed to consider other options.
- She brought up in-passing that the project deadline had been moved up.
Meaning
It indicates that a particular point or remark is made in a fleeting or casual manner, often as a side note rather than an extensive discussion.
Synonyms
- casually
- briefly
- incidentally
- in a casual manner
