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Definitions

pass away

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
die expire perish succumb
WEAK
bite the dust buy the farm cash in one's chips cease living croak decease demise depart drop kick the bucket meet one's maker pass on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin
WEAK
be born live

Example Sentences

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"Mummy had been sick for a long time but nobody expected her to pass away and it all happened really quick," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

My wife is included in all this; she will get 100% survivorship and healthcare when I pass away.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

The contributions can accumulate over the years, and if you pass away with money still in your account, it will be passed to beneficiaries.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Last Friday night’s episode of WWE’s weekly television show “Smackdown!” featured the traditional 10 bell salute honoring a beloved professional wrestler or other member of the extended wrestling family when they pass away.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

‘You have chosen the Evening; but my love is given to the Morning. And my heart forebodes that soon it will pass away for ever.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.