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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpæs əˈweɪ/ · UK /ˌpɑːs əˈweɪ/

pass away means: Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.

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Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.

  • His grandmother passed away last winter.
  • She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
  • Many years have passed since my uncle passed away.

Similar words: die

Common phrases: pass away peacefully, pass away suddenly

Questions about pass away

What does pass away mean?

Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.

What is pass away in other languages?

Türkçe: vefat etmek · Español: fallecer · Français: décéder · Deutsch: sterben · Italiano: morire · 日本語: 亡くなる

How do you pronounce pass away?

In American English /ˌpæs əˈweɪ/; in British English /ˌpɑːs əˈweɪ/.

How do you use pass away in a sentence?

His grandmother passed away last winter. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.

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