death — the end of life; the permanent stopping of all vital functions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the end of life; the permanent stopping of all vital functions
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɛθ/
Example Sentences
- My phone's death always happens at the worst possible moment.
- The death of my diet occurred when I saw the chocolate cake.
- He narrowly escaped death in the car accident.
death
NOUN[/dɛθ/]
the end of life; the permanent stopping of all vital functions
A family mourns the peaceful death of their elderly loved one
Seth watches the final breath before death's gentle rest
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Death derives from Old English 'dēaþ', which evolved from Common Germanic roots. The word traces back to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to die' or 'cessation of life', making it one of the oldest Germanic terms for mortality.
Breakdown
Old English 'dēaþ' → Modern English 'death'. The suffix '-th' is a nominal ending common in Germanic languages that converts verbs or roots into abstract nouns (similar formations appear in 'warmth' and 'growth').
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📝Examples
“My phone's death always happens at the worst possible moment.”
“The death of my diet occurred when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“He narrowly escaped death in the car accident.”
“The death of the WiFi signal caused mass panic in the office.”
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