death

noun

ˈdeth

: a permanent cessation of all vital (see vital sense 2a) functions : the end of life

The cause of death has not been determined.

managed to escape death

prisoners were put to death

death threats

compare brain death

: an instance of dying

a disease causing many deaths

lived there until her death

: the cause or occasion of loss of life

drinking was the death of him

: a cause of ruin

the slander that was death to my character

Wilkie Collins

The drought was death to the farm.

capitalized folklore : the destroyer of life represented usually as a skeleton with a scythe

when death comes to take me away

: the state of being no longer alive : the state of being dead

: the passing or destruction of something inanimate

the death of vaudeville

: extinction

the death of the dinosaurs

law : civil death

: slaughter

death and destruction

Christian Science : the lie of life in matter : that which is unreal and untrue

Example Sentences

birth, life, and eventual death The newspaper did not report the cause of death. People around the world mourned his death. The accident resulted in two deaths. The number of deaths from cancer is rising. He died a violent death. There has been a death in the family. The general met his death on the battlefield. the death of a marriage Death could be seen lurking in the corner of the painting. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Number one, remember that death is not an emergency.

Carson Kessler, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Basco's death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents.

CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 But for many among the Indian public, her death is little more than a distant foreign news story -- highlighting just how deeply Britain's relationship with India, once the jewel in the Empire, has changed over the past 70 years.

Nikhil Kumar, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 The death was the third in recent weeks at Grand Canyon National Park.

Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The death of actress-activist Marsha Hunt this week is a historical watershed and a personal loss.

Alan K. Rode, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 For industry insiders like Cooper and Deegan, the death of the queen is a moment for which they have been meticulously prepared.

Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 The queen’s death is near-impossible to miss in a walk around London.

Max Colchester, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 In China, Elizabeth's death was a top trending topic on social media.

Andrew Meldrum, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	at death's door
释义	death noun ˈdeth 1 a : a permanent cessation of all vital (see vital sense 2a) functions : the end of life The cause of death has not been determined. managed to escape death prisoners were put to death death threats compare brain death b : an instance of dying a disease causing many deaths lived there until her death 2 a : the cause or occasion of loss of life drinking was the death of him b : a cause of ruin the slander that was death to my character Wilkie Collins The drought was death to the farm. 3 capitalized folklore : the destroyer of life represented usually as a skeleton with a scythe when death comes to take me away 4 : the state of being no longer alive : the state of being dead 5 a : the passing or destruction of something inanimate the death of vaudeville b : extinction the death of the dinosaurs 6 law : civil death 7 : slaughter death and destruction 8 Christian Science : the lie of life in matter : that which is unreal and untrue Phrases at death's door : close to death : critically ill to death : beyond endurance : excessively bored to death scared to death of spiders I am sick to death of hearing your excuses. Most high rollers prefer Atlantic City and Las Vegas, where they are comped to death and have more diversions. William G. Flanagan et al. Synonyms curtains decease demise dissolution doom end exit expiration expiry fate grave great divide passage passing quietus sleep See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences birth, life, and eventual death The newspaper did not report the cause of death. People around the world mourned his death. The accident resulted in two deaths. The number of deaths from cancer is rising. He died a violent death. There has been a death in the family. The general met his death on the battlefield. the death of a marriage Death could be seen lurking in the corner of the painting. See More Recent Examples on the Web Number one, remember that death is not an emergency. Carson Kessler, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Basco's death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents. CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 But for many among the Indian public, her death is little more than a distant foreign news story -- highlighting just how deeply Britain's relationship with India, once the jewel in the Empire, has changed over the past 70 years. Nikhil Kumar, CNN, 11 Sep. 2022 The death was the third in recent weeks at Grand Canyon National Park. Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The death of actress-activist Marsha Hunt this week is a historical watershed and a personal loss. Alan K. Rode, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 For industry insiders like Cooper and Deegan, the death of the queen is a moment for which they have been meticulously prepared. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 The queen’s death is near-impossible to miss in a walk around London. Max Colchester, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 In China, Elizabeth's death was a top trending topic on social media. Andrew Meldrum, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English deeth, from Old English dēath; akin to Old Norse dauthi death, deyja to die — more at die First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing death a fate worse than death be put to death a natural death blue screen of death brain death a matter of life and death black death bleed to death be the death of crude death rate civil death burn to death crib death death by misadventure death camas death camp death cap death-defying death duty death grip death instinct death mask death rate death rattle death ray death row death sentence death's-head hawk moth death tax death squad death throes death trap death wish death toll escape death death warrant frighten to death in his death throes kiss of death life-or-death life-and-death like death warmed over like death warmed up living death near-death experience plunge to one's death scared to death programmed cell death sentence/condemn to death scare someone to death sound/ring/toll the death knell sign one's own death warrant stared death in the eye stared death in the face sudden infant death syndrome the black death the death penalty the jaws of death thrilled to death/pieces will be the death of to the death death certificate sudden death starve to death death metal death's-head death benefit freeze to death cot death death blow wrongful death at death's door to death crushed to death See More a fate worse than death be put to death a natural death blue screen of death brain death a matter of life and death black death bleed to death be the death of crude death rate civil death burn to death crib death death by misadventure death camas death camp death cap death-defying death duty death grip death instinct death mask death rate death rattle death ray death row death sentence death's-head hawk moth death tax death squad death throes death trap death wish death toll escape death death warrant frighten to death in his death throes kiss of death life-or-death life-and-death like death warmed over like death warmed up living death near-death experience plunge to one's death scared to death programmed cell death sentence/condemn to death scare someone to death sound/ring/toll the death knell sign one's own death warrant stared death in the eye stared death in the face sudden infant death syndrome the black death the death penalty the jaws of death thrilled to death/pieces will be the death of to the death death certificate sudden death starve to death death metal death's-head death benefit freeze to death cot death death blow wrongful death at death's door to death crushed to death See More Kids Definition death noun ˈdeth 1 : the end or ending of life 2 : the cause of loss of life Drinking will be the death of him. 3 : the state of being dead He was more famous in death than in life. 4 : ruin entry 2 sense 1, extinction DVDs meant the death of videotape. Medical Definition death noun ˈdeth 1 : the irreversible cessation of all vital functions especially as indicated by permanent stoppage of the heart, respiration, and brain activity : the end of life see brain death 2 : the cause or occasion of loss of life drinking was the death of him 3 : the state of being dead in death as in life Legal Definition death noun : a permanent cessation of all vital bodily functions : the end of life see also brain death, civil death Note: Death is usually defined by statute and for purposes of criminal homicide has been held to include brain death. at death's door phrase as in dying nearly dead They found him at death's door, but he has since recovered. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dying dead fallen passing away passed away moribund deceased sinking expiring gone fading declining deteriorating terminal defunct departed lifeless decadent demised Antonyms & Near Antonyms alive quick living live existing being animate surviving breathing subsisting flourishing booming thriving vital prospering roaring animated energetic spirited lively sprightful vivacious frisky jazzy sprightly springy perky bouncing peppy zippy See More
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