Pass down
verb
To give something to your younger generation or successors.
My grandmother passed down her wedding dress to me.
Often appears as...
- pass down traditions
- pass down information
verb
To transmit information or knowledge to the next person or group.
The teacher passed down the instructions to her students.
Often appears as...
- pass down instructions
- pass down stories
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To move something to a lower position.
Please pass down the salt.
Often appears as...
- pass down the salt
- pass down the paper
verb
To give something to your younger generation or successors.
My grandmother passed down her wedding dress to me.
Often appears as...
- pass down traditions
- pass down information
verb
To transmit information or knowledge to the next person or group.
The teacher passed down the instructions to her students.
Often appears as...
- pass down instructions
- pass down stories
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To move something to a lower position.
Please pass down the salt.
Often appears as...
- pass down the salt
- pass down the paper
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Value
Inheritances or customs given by older family members are often cherished and hold emotional significance.
This ring was passed down by my great-grandfather.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Tradition
Pass down often involves traditions emphasizing the family's cultural heritage.
Every Christmas, we pass down our secret cookie recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Bond
Items passed down can carry memories and create a deeper emotional bond between generations.
My father passed down his favorite fishing rod to me.
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Value
Inheritances or customs given by older family members are often cherished and hold emotional significance.
This ring was passed down by my great-grandfather.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Tradition
Pass down often involves traditions emphasizing the family's cultural heritage.
Every Christmas, we pass down our secret cookie recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Bond
Items passed down can carry memories and create a deeper emotional bond between generations.
My father passed down his favorite fishing rod to me.
Pro Tip 1/3Generational Value
Inheritances or customs given by older family members are often cherished and hold emotional significance.
This ring was passed down by my great-grandfather.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Tradition
Pass down often involves traditions emphasizing the family's cultural heritage.
Every Christmas, we pass down our secret cookie recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Bond
Items passed down can carry memories and create a deeper emotional bond between generations.
My father passed down his favorite fishing rod to me.
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