passer

Everyday

1. A person who passes by, usually in "passer-by" (plural passers-by): someone walking past a place. tree →
2. (sport) A player who passes the ball, especially a good one: "a great passer". tree →
3. Someone who passes a test or exam (rare). tree →

In the lessons

Most often seen inside "passer-by": in stories and news, a passer-by sees an accident or helps someone. In sport commentary, a good passer gives accurate passes to teammates.

Examples

• A passer-by called an ambulance. tree →
• Passers-by stopped to watch the street performer. tree →
• She is the best passer in our netball team. tree →
• The quarterback is a brilliant passer. tree →
• A kind passer-by found my lost glove. tree →
• No passers-by noticed the tiny kitten. tree →
• ‘What in the world are you doing?’ asked a passer-by. tree →

Note

The plural of "passer-by" is "passers-by" (the s goes on "passer"). "Passer" alone is mostly used in sport. Do not confuse with "pastor" (a church minister).