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Meaning of "bus pass" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BUS PASS

bus pass  [bʌs pɑːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUS PASS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bus pass is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUS PASS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Transit pass

A transit pass or travel card, often referred to as a bus pass or train pass etc., is a ticket that allows a passenger of the service to take either a certain number of pre-purchased trips or unlimited trips within a fixed period of time. Depending on the transport network and on how much the pass is used, the pass may offer varying discounts compared with trips that are purchased individually. While transit passes can generally be purchased at full price by anyone wishing to use the services many employers, colleges, and universities will subsidize the cost of them, or sometimes the full amount. Some public transport networks will allow certain types of personnel, including police officers, fire fighters, active military, and their own employees to ride their services free with proper identification and without the need to purchase a pass.

Definition of bus pass in the English dictionary

The definition of bus pass in the dictionary is a prepaid card allowing one to use buses.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUS PASS


bypass
ˈbaɪˌpɑːs
bypast
ˈbaɪˌpɑːs
handpass
ˈhændˌpɑːs
impasse
æmˈpɑːs
outpass
ˌaʊtˈpɑːs
overpass
ˈəʊvəˌpɑːs
pass
pɑːs
PayPass
ˈpeɪˌpɑːs
repass
riːˈpɑːs
sparse
spɑːs
surpass
sɜːˈpɑːs
timepass
ˈtaɪmˌpɑːs
underpass
ˈʌndəˌpɑːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUS PASS

bus
bus boy
bus lane
bus shelter
bus station
bus stop
busbar
busbies
busby
busera
busgirl
bush
bush ballad
bush canary
bush carpenter
bush grass
bush house
bush it
bush jacket
bush knife

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUS PASS

back pass
backstage pass
boarding pass
bring to pass
centre pass
come to pass
compass
coronary bypass
day pass
encompass
forward pass
free pass
hospital pass
magnetic compass
mountain pass
press pass
ski pass
stab pass
trespass
wall pass

Synonyms and antonyms of bus pass in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bus pass» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUS PASS

Find out the translation of bus pass to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bus pass from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bus pass» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中通客车
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pase de autobús
570 millions of speakers

English

bus pass
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बस पास
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرور الحافلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

проездной билет на автобус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

passe de ônibus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাস পাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

passe d´autobus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

PAS bas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bus-Pass
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バスの定期券
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

버스 패스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bus pass
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đi xe buýt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பஸ் பாஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बस पास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otobüs kartı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bus pass
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bilet autobusowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проїзний квиток на автобус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

permis de autobuz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περάσει το λεωφορείο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bus pass
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

buss pass
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

buss pass
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bus pass

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUS PASS»

The term «bus pass» is regularly used and occupies the 107.036 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUS PASS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bus pass

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUS PASS»

Discover the use of bus pass in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bus pass and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bus-Pass Britain
Evocative and fun, the book reveals how free bus passes have encouraged a new generation of keen explorers. Join us on the top deck for a fresh perspective on towns and villages across Britain.
Nicky Gardner, 2011
2
With Rucksack and Bus Pass
During their walk they proved that as pensioners in their 70s, they could tackle the route and take pleasure in setting themselves a challenge -and succeeding. With Rucksack and Bus Pass is the story of their journey.
Beverley Hansford, 2011
3
Lands End to John O'Groats with A Bus Pass and A Dog
Some of these are referred to as "Rants" made on the author's own admission as being a "grumpy old man". the detailed planning and preparation of the trip is explained that deliberately took in many historic towns and cities.
Eric Newton, 2011
4
Boswell's Bus Pass
Armed with a bus pass and supported by a relay team of equally eccentric and badly behaved companions Stuart Campbell follows the bus routes that Dr Johnson and Boswell would have used had they delayed their journey to the Western isles of ...
Stuart Campbell, 2013
5
Bus-Pass Britain: More of the Nation's Favourite Bus Journeys
Evocative and fun, often witty and perceptive, the book gives a fresh perspective on communities across Britain. Just the ticket for travellers of all ages.
Kries Susanne Gardner Nicky, 2013
6
Hey, I'm Marty. I Drive the Bus! Book II: If You Have Ever ...
All bus passes are color coded, so the Bus Driver can tell at a glance the method of pay and if the bus pass is valid for that given month. The buttons on the fare box help Transit Systems keep track of rider-ship. Anyways, I look at the man and  ...
Martin Molinaro, 2010
7
Cases of Assessment in Mathematics Education: An ICMI Study
BUSY BUS COMPANY FARES One Way $ 1.00 Weekly Pass $ 9.00 Yvonne is trying to decide whether she should buy a weekly bus pass. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday she rides the bus to and from work. On Tuesday and Thursday ...
M. Niss, 1992
8
The Rough Guide to Europe On A Budget
If you're only travelling to a few places, however, a bus pass or circular bus ticket can undercut a rail pass, especially for over 26s. There's also the option of a bus tour if you're on a tight schedule or simply want everything planned for you.
Rough Guides, 2010
9
My Short Stories: Book One
Last summer, purely by accident, while browsing the Internet, I visited the Greyhound Canada web site and found a special travel bus pass that is meant for anyone who loves to travel on the road. It's called the “Discovery Canada Pass”.
Anne Shier, 2011
10
Welfare reform job access program improves local service ...
The Albuquerque Transit Department has seven Job Access projects that include demand-responsive rides for work, job training, or transportation emergencies; subsidized vanpools; reduced price bus passes; a free 1-day bus pass available  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUS PASS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bus pass is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cutting £12bn in welfare should only be the start, Chancellor
Ending an automatic right to a free bus pass could be worth about £500m. George Osborne could get about a quarter of the way to his target by ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Could 4cm of pavement help hundreds of children keep their school …
Youngsters at secondary school do not qualify for a free bus pass if they live less than three miles away from school - previously the threshold ... «Glasgow Evening Times, Jul 15»
3
Probe after €58k stolen from safe at Limerick home
... the safe which contained the cash and other personal items including Mr Gilbert's aircraft licence, the key of his new car and his bus pass. «Limerick Leader, Jul 15»
4
Police log: Flagstaff man attacked
He then pocketed the food stamp card, bus pass and insurance cards that were attached to the lanyard, stole the man's jacket and tried to take ... «Arizona Daily Sun, Jul 15»
5
Grandad John graduates with daughter and grandson
She joked, however, her dad benefited a little more than she and Odhrán did as he got a free bus pass and a student card. John said he has ... «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
6
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People
... of Perpetual Motion People and you should at least grin appreciatively when Furman sings “I got a bus pass to help me make my way” before ... «DOA, Jul 15»
7
My Neighbor in Need: Requests include bed, bus pass
A hardworking woman needs a bus pass to get back and forth to work. A monthly bus pass costs $30. If you can help, please purchase the pass ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Mary Creagh :Catch the Bus Week
Empowered by the free bus pass, older people use the bus to access services, contribute to society and stay healthy and independent. «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
9
Police: Two men steal groceries, bus pass
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Police are looking for two men who stole groceries and a bus pass from a man near Burwood Avenue and Lakeview ... «WDTN, Jul 15»
10
Transit service proposes new bus pass for middle, high school …
JANESVILLE -- Two years after the city and school district debuted a successful program allowing middle and high school students to ride city ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»

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