Words Related To Death And Dying

noun a person who is no longer alive

adjective describing a state of no longer being alive

• The authorities confirmed that the victim was found dead at the scene.
• I heard that the old man next door passed away last night.
• Did you see that movie? The main character was totally dead by the end!
• After the company's bankruptcy, their hopes for success were dead in the water.

noun a person's soul or ghost after they have died

• The departed spirit of the late king was honored with a grand funeral ceremony.
• We felt the presence of the departed spirit during the memorial service.
• Some believe that the departed spirit can still communicate with the living.
• The artist captured the essence of the departed spirit in his painting.

noun a human being subject to death

adjective subject to death; having a limited lifespan

• In Greek mythology, a mortal is a human being subject to death.
• I heard that only a mortal can defeat that powerful villain.
• Don't worry, we're all mortals here.
• The mortal coil refers to the troubles and travails of human life.

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verb to suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way

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• Without proper care, the crops will perish in the harsh weather conditions.
• If you leave the milk out of the fridge, it will perish quickly.
• Don't worry about that old phone, it's gonna perish soon anyway.
• His dreams of becoming a musician began to perish as he grew older and responsibilities took over.