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Meaning of passed away
The primary meaning of "passed away" is to die or come to an end of one's life.
Etymology of passed away
The phrase "passed away" has its roots in the idea of passing from one state of being to another, often from life to death.
The word "passed" comes from the Old French "passer," meaning to step or go beyond, while "away" is derived from the Old English "on weg," meaning on or along the way.
Historically, the phrase has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of dying or coming to an end.
Synonyms
died
deceased
departed
gone
expired
perished
demised
fell
lost
succumbed
surrendered
gave up the ghost
breathed last
kicked the bucket
bit the dust
bought the farm
croaked
popped off
snuffed it
pegged out
pushed up daisies
met their maker
crossed over
went to the great beyond
went to meet their maker
shuffled off this mortal coil
left this mortal coil
passed on
passed away
went home
slipped away
slipped off
slipped away quietly
slipped away peacefully
Definitions
- The phrase "passed away" is defined by Oxford Languages as a polite or euphemistic way of saying that someone has died.
- * It can also be used to describe the end of a period of time or an event.
Usage Examples
- She passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
- * The company passed away its control to a new management team.
- * The old tradition passed away with the changing times.