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

In August 2023, 57-year-old photographer Bryan Randall passed away from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026

Langes-Swarovski passed away in 2021, and the family's foundation took over ownership. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The loan does not need to be repaid until the last borrower passes away, sells the home, or moves out for good, such as entering long-term care. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

My grandmother, who passed away seven years ago, would always come. — Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 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