pass away
The phrase “pass away” has 3 syllables: pass a-way
It's pronounced as /pæs əˈweɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for pass away?
In the thesaurus, “pass away” has 35 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pass away along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pass away
- bite the dust
- buy it
- buy the farm
- cease living
- check out
- consume
- croak
- decease
- demise
- depart
- die
- disappear
- drop
- dry up
- end
- exit
- expire
- fade
- fail
- fall
- flatline
- give up the ghost
- go
- kick in
- kick off
- kick the bucket
- part
- pass on
- peg out
- perish
- pop off
- predecease
- snuff it
- step out
- succumb
Antonyms for pass away
Meanings of pass away
- verb
- To die.
- To spend; to waste.
Example Sentences
- It’s important to make arrangements before you pass away.
- Many people find it hard to accept when loved ones pass away.
- The legend says the hero will never truly pass away.
- She donated to the charity in memory of those who pass away.
- The community gathered to honor those who pass away during the past year.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pass away, such as: be, be born, begin, bite the dust, breathe, buy it, buy the farm.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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