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

There is a fragility to their lives, Keith explains, since Billy passed away. — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

This is particularly true when inheriting an IRA from a parent who has passed away. — Paula Thielen, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Día de Muertos is a vibrant and meaningful Mexican tradition that honors the lives of those who have passed away. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

After Frank passed away in 2008, The New York Times posted his lengthy obituary online. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 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