pass away
Also, pass on or over. Die, as in He passed away last week, or After Grandma passes on we'll sell the land, or I hear he's about to pass over. All these terms are euphemisms for dying, although the verb pass alone as well as pass away have been used in the sense of “pass out of existence, die” since the 1300s. The two variants—adding on [c. 1800] and over [c. 1900]—allude to moving to some other-worldly realm.
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How to use pass away in a sentence
Lennon did pass away, but not before Chris could play a song from his favorite band for his son.
Cumberbatch Impressions, Dad Sings ‘Blackbird’ to Dying Son, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf her plans bear out, Maynard will pass away surrounded by family on November 1st.
The Beautiful Newlywed Who Made the Right Change Its Mind on Physician-Assisted Death | Samantha Allen | October 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt least on soap operas, actors leave over contract disputes or pass away.
DC Comics’ Diversity Crisis: Why the Status Quo Rules | Liz Watson | July 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“If you need to know why I did it—when a person is about to pass away, there are always rabid dogs,” Jean Kasem said on Monday.
Although I hope that this customary justification, too, will pass away as we advance toward true gender equality.
The riches of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, and shall pass away with a noise like a great thunder in rain.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousAs the hopeless wish passed through his soul, the iron entered with it, but did not pass away.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThou hast exalted my dwelling place upon the earth and I have prayed for death to pass away.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousVerily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away till all these things be accomplished.
His Last Week | William E. BartonIf she keeps you waiting for a long time, you may take a book from the centre-table to pass away the interval.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
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