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death

[dɛθ]

death Definition

  • 1the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions in a living organism
  • 2the state of being dead
  • 3the cause or occasion of someone's death

Using death: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "death" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The death of her father was a great loss.

  • Example

    He died a peaceful death.

  • Example

    The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack.

  • Example

    The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 100.

death Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for death

Idioms Using death

  • a situation that is considered worse than dying

    Example

    For him, being stuck in a dead-end job was a fate worse than death.

  • an extremely important or urgent matter

    Example

    The doctor said it was a matter of life and death and that she needed surgery immediately.

  • to narrowly escape death

    Example

    He cheated death in a car accident that left him with only minor injuries.

Phrases with death

  • a punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime

    Example

    The state abolished the death penalty in 2011.

  • death wish

    a desire for one's own death, especially when accompanied by suicidal tendencies

    Example

    His reckless behavior suggested that he had a death wish.

  • a medieval allegory in which Death leads people from all walks of life to the grave

    Example

    The painting depicts the dance of death, with skeletons leading people to their graves.

Origins of death

from Old English 'dēað'

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Summary: death in Brief

The term 'death' [dɛθ] refers to the end of life and the permanent cessation of vital functions in a living organism. It can also refer to the state of being dead or the cause of someone's death. Examples include 'The death of her father was a great loss.' and 'The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 100.' Idioms like 'a matter of life and death' denote extreme importance, while 'to cheat death' means to narrowly escape it.

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