Pronunciation: /pæs əˈweɪ/
verb to die or cease to exist
A1 My goldfish passed away last night.
A2 She was devastated when her cat passed away.
B1 It's never easy to cope with the loss of a loved one who has passed away.
B2 After her grandfather passed away, she inherited his antique watch collection.
C1 The author's legacy lives on even after he has passed away.
C2 His contributions to the field of medicine will be remembered long after he has passed away.
adverb in a way that indicates death or cessation
A1 My goldfish passed away last week.
A2 When my grandmother passed away, it was very sad.
B1 The actor's sudden passing away shocked his fans.
B2 Despite her illness, she lived a full life before passing away.
C1 The passing away of a loved one can be a difficult experience to process.
C2 He made sure to tie up all loose ends before passing away, ensuring his family's financial security.
formal Unfortunately, he passed away after a long battle with illness.
informal I heard that grandma passed away last night.
slang I can't believe he just passed away like that.
figurative With the end of the project, it felt like a part of me had passed away.
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