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

Over time, however, the tradition faded as survivors aged and passed away. — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

This leaves the king with only one living son, Prince Yeongan, who quickly begins to show signs of mortal peril and also passes away mid-way through the series. — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026

South Carolina’s senior senator, Lindsey Graham, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday night at the age of 71. — Forbestv, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Sam Neill, the veteran Hollywood actor from New Zealand who died on July 13 at age 78 years, passed away after a bout with pneumonia. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 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