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has passed away


Meanings
  • verb

    A statement indicating that someone or something has died.

    - "John's grandfather has passed away."
    - "The legendary actor Marilyn Monroe has passed away in 1962."

Variants
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pass away , passed away , passes away , passing away
Etymology
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The phrase 'has passed away' is the past tense of the verb 'to pass' which originally meant 'to move or go by'. Over time, it came to mean 'to die'.


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  1. The phrase 'has passed away' is used more frequently in formal or formal contexts. In informal contexts, people may use the phrase 'is gone' or 'has died' instead.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to speak of someone who has passed away in the past tense until a certain period of time has passed.


Related Concepts
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  1. Death: The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

  2. Grief: A natural response to loss, typically involving deep sadness and emotional pain.


Culture
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The phrase 'has passed away' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to express grief, loss, and the passage of time. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout expresses her sadness over her father's passing by saying, 'He has passed away.'

How to Memorize "has passed away"

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    - Think of the phrase 'has passed away' as meaning 'has died' to help remember its meaning.


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