transit Synonyms
Another word for transit
• noun (Context 1)
The act of moving people, goods, or materials from one place to another.
"The fragile ceramic bowls were carefully packed to ensure they were not damaged in transportation."
• noun (Context 2)
A public system of transportation consisting of buses, trains, subways, or ferries.
"The mayor promised to expand public mass transit by funding a new light rail line."
• verb (Context 3)
To pass across, through, or over an area or region.
"The massive cargo ship transited the Panama Canal successfully despite the dense fog."
• noun (Context 4)
The apparent passage of a celestial body across the meridian of an observer or across the face of a larger celestial body.
"Astronomers gathered in the observatory to witness the rare passage of Venus across the Sun."
• verb (Context 5)
To pass across the face of a larger celestial body or a specific meridian (in astronomy).
"From our vantage point, the small exoplanet transits its host star every four days."
Opposites of transit
The opposite of transit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: