Passim

/ˈpæsɪm/

Synonyms for "passim" (7 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Adverb(1 words)
at large

Strong matches (2)

everywherehere and there

Related words (3)

Adverb(1 words)
in many places

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: throughout, at large, everywhere, here and there, in many places.
  • Sentence evidence is available for passim, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "passim".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "passim"

Keep "passim" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "passim" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "passim", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "passim" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

3 relation types

More general

3 entries
adverbgrammatical categorypart of speech

More specific

1 entries
latin adverb

Collocations

5 entries
passim appearspassim citedpassim in footnotespassim in textpassim throughout

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The sceptics assert [Sext. Emp. adversus Math. lib. viii.], though absurdly, that the origin of all religious worship was derived from the utility of inanimate objects, as the sun and moon, to the support and well-being of mankind. This is also the common reason assigned by historians, for the deification of eminent heroes and legislators [Diod. Sic. passim.].

Source: wiktionary

See also Hearings on H.R.8825 before the House Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, 70th Cong., 1st Sess., passim (1928).

Source: wiktionary

In these passim allusions one often ‘nods’.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "passim"?

Closest matches include throughout, at large, everywhere, here and there, in many places.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "passim"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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