Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pass away

Phrasal Verb
/pæs əˈweɪ/
Definition
To die or to cease living.
Examples
  • After a long illness, her grandfather passed away peacefully.
  • Many people find it difficult to accept that loved ones eventually pass away.
Meaning
A gentle way of referring to someone’s death.
Synonyms
  • die
  • depart
  • expire
  • perish