pass away
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpæs əˈweɪ/ · UK /ˌpɑːs əˈweɪ/
pass away means: Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.
verb
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Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.
- His grandmother passed away last winter.
- She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
- Many years have passed since my uncle passed away.
Questions about pass away
What does pass away mean?
Someone dies; this is a gentle way to say it.
What is pass away in other languages?
Türkçe: vefat etmek · Español: fallecer · Français: décéder · Deutsch: sterben · Italiano: morire · 日本語: 亡くなる
How do you pronounce pass away?
In American English /ˌpæs əˈweɪ/; in British English /ˌpɑːs əˈweɪ/.
How do you use pass away in a sentence?
His grandmother passed away last winter. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
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