pass away

verb

passed away; passing away; passes away

intransitive verb

1

: to go out of existence

2

: die sense 1

Synonyms of pass away

• die
• pass (on)
• fall
• perish
• check out
• step out

Examples of pass away in a Sentence

the old woman passed away quietly

Recent Examples on the Web

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man who passed away while in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center on Saturday. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

In April, Marie Green passed away at age seventy-one in Midland, Texas, with one of David’s sisters holding her in her arms. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

When his grandfather passed away, director Andrés Madrigal felt an urge to pick up his camera and capture every possible moment of that immediate grief. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

In December 2025, their daughter Tatiana tragically passed away after a short battle with cancer. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pass away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

pass away

verb

: die entry 1 sense 1