Pass away — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Pass away

Pass away (verb)

  1. to go out of existence
  2. die

Pass away (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to stop living

    "the old woman passed away quietly"

    similar: check out, conk (out), croak (slang), decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end, exit, expire, fall, flatline, go, kick in (slang), kick off (slang), part, pass (on), peg out (chiefly British), perish, pop off, step out, succumb, bite the dust, buy it, give up the ghost, kick the bucket, snuff it (British)
    related: predecease, consume, disappear, dry up, fade, fail
    opposite: breathe, live
    near: come to, revive, linger, be, exist, subsist, flourish, prosper, thrive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pass away

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pass away:

Slang: croak, kick in, kick off
Chiefly British: peg out
British: snuff it
check out, conk (out), decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end, exit, expire, fall, flatline, go, part, pass (on), perish, pop off, step out, succumb, bite the dust, buy it, give up the ghost, kick the bucket

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pass away

Words with the opposite meaning of Pass away:

breathe, live

Related Words for Pass away

predecease, consume, disappear, dry up, fade, fail

Near Antonyms of Pass away

come to, revive, linger, be, exist, subsist, flourish, prosper, thrive

Word Forms of Pass away

Inflections: passed away, passing away, passes away

Origin & Etymology of Pass away

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Pass away

What does "Pass away" mean?

"Pass away" means to go out of existence. As a verb, it is defined as: to go out of existence.

What is another word for "Pass away"?

Other words for "Pass away" include check out, conk (out), croak, decease, demise, depart, die and drop. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pass away" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pass away"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pass away". Common alternatives include check out, conk (out), croak, decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end and exit.

What is a slang word for "Pass away"?

Slang words for "Pass away" include croak, kick in and kick off.

What is the opposite of "Pass away"?

Antonyms of "Pass away" include breathe and live. Near antonyms include come to, revive, linger and be.

How do you use "Pass away" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pass away" in a sentence: "the old woman passed away quietly".

Is "Pass away" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pass away" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Pass away"?

First known use: 14th century.