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
