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to pass away
[phrase form: pass]
01
to no longer be alive
Intransitive
Example
My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness.
She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
I just found out that my childhood friend passed away in an accident.
02
to fade, disappear, or cease to exist
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the ancient traditions of the village passed away.
With the rise of digital technology, the era of floppy disks has passed away.
Many old dialects have passed away with the advent of modern communication tools.
Example
My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness.
She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
I just found out that my childhood friend passed away in an accident.
The community mourned when they heard that the beloved teacher had passed away.
We were saddened to hear that the town's oldest resident passed away at the age of 105.
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