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IN PASSING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase in passing. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase in passing. (close relations)

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briefly
adverbadv
adverb

• for a short time

• in a concise manner; in a few words

casually
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• not methodically or according to plan

• in an unconcerned manner

cursorily
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• without taking pains

hastily
adverbadv
adverb

• in a hurried or hasty manner

momentarily
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• for an instant or moment

• at any moment

slightly
adverbadv
adverb

• to a small degree or extent

• in a slim or slender manner

superficially
adverbadv
adverb

• in a superficial manner

temporarily
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• for a limited time only; not permanently

fleetingly
adverbadv
adverb

• In a fleeting manner; transiently

en passant
nounn
noun

• (chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed

adverb

• incidentally; in the course of doing something else

Alternatives for BRIEFLY

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