pass away

verb

passed away; passing away; passes away

intransitive verb

1
: to go out of existence
2

Examples of pass away in a Sentence

the old woman passed away quietly
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When Michele passed away four years later at age 89, Giovanni was left completely alone at the helm. Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Julian McMahon fans were shocked to learn that the Aussie actor had passed away at the age of 56. Miami Herald, 11 July 2025 Jane Birkin, who passed away in 2023, once joked that her legacy would be forever tied to the iconic bag that bears her name. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 July 2025 Petty, who passed away in 2017 at age 66, purchased the property in spring 1998 for $3.75 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pass away

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pass away was in the 13th century

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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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