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Death

🇬🇧 UK /["/deθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/deθ/"]/

Meaning of Death

the fact of somebody dying or being killed

In simple words: The end of life.

Death in a sentence

• The death of the ancient king was a significant event in history.
• Many cultures have different beliefs about what happens after death.
• In the game, if you lose all your lives, it means death for your character.
• She felt a great sadness at the death of her beloved pet.
• The death toll from the disaster was reported to be in the hundreds.
• Some people believe that death is not the end, but a new beginning.
• He wrote a poem that dealt with themes of love and death.
• They organized a memorial to honor the memory of their friend after his death.
• The film explored the psychological effects of death on the survivors.
• The character in the play confronts the idea of death throughout the story.

How to use Death

Use 'death' in serious or solemn contexts. It's appropriate for discussions about life, health, or grief, but avoid it in light-hearted conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'dead' with a 'th' at the end.

Related words

Collocations with Death

• early
• premature
• untimely
• bring
• cause
• lead to
• come
• happen
• occur
• rate
• count
• toll
• after (somebody’s) death
• at death
• before (somebody’s) death
• cause of death
• a matter of life and death
• a matter of life or death
• early
• premature
• untimely
• bring
• cause
• lead to
• come
• happen
• occur
• rate
• count
• toll
• after (somebody’s) death
• at death
• before (somebody’s) death
• cause of death
• a matter of life and death
• a matter of life or death

Synonyms for Death

• execute

Opposites of Death

• birth
• life

Common mistakes with Death

• Confused with 'die' as a verb; 'death' is a noun.
• Using it casually in everyday conversations.
• Mispronouncing it as 'deeth'.

Frequently asked questions about Death

What does Death mean?

The end of life.

What is the definition of Death?

the fact of somebody dying or being killed

How do you use Death in a sentence?

The death of the ancient king was a significant event in history.

Can you give another example of Death?

Many cultures have different beliefs about what happens after death.

What are synonyms for Death?

Common alternatives include execute.

What is the opposite of Death?

Opposite meanings include birth, life.

What words go with Death?

It commonly pairs with early, premature, untimely, bring, cause, lead to, come, happen, occur, rate, count, toll, after (somebody’s) death, at death, before (somebody’s) death, cause of death, a matter of life and death, a matter of life or death, early, premature, untimely, bring, cause, lead to, come, happen, occur, rate, count, toll, after (somebody’s) death, at death, before (somebody’s) death, cause of death, a matter of life and death, a matter of life or death.

What are common mistakes when using Death?

Confused with 'die' as a verb; 'death' is a noun. Using it casually in everyday conversations. Mispronouncing it as 'deeth'.

How do you pronounce Death?

US: /["/deθ/"]/, UK: /["/deθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Death?

Use 'death' in serious or solemn contexts. It's appropriate for discussions about life, health, or grief, but avoid it in light-hearted conversations.

What CEFR level is Death?

"Death" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.