Wiktionary
vb. 1 (context euphemistic English) To die. 2 (context obsolete English) To spend; to waste.
WordNet
v. pass from physical life and lose all all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "They children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully" [syn: die, decease, perish, go, exit, expire, pass] [ant: be born]
go out of existence; "She hoped that the problem would eventually pass away"
Wikipedia
Pass away or passed away are euphemisms for death.
Passed away may also refer to:
- Passed Away, an American ensemble comedy film from 1992
- Passed Away, Vol. 1, a digital compilation by Dr. Dog
Usage examples of "pass away".
I am sure they have appeared so to me, and made many an hour pass away more pleasantly, as I have sat quietly on a flowery bank by a calm river, and contemplated what I shall now relate to you.
Many children have bad habits which are perpetuated by punishment but will probably pass away of themselves if left unnoticed.
Card playing had sufficed to pass away the hours at first, but our cards soon wore out, and deprived us of this resource.
Behold, like the smoke those who are rich in this world will pass away, and no record shall remain of their past joys.
But throughout it all, and through the whole discourse, there had been a certain deep, sad undertone of pathos, which could not be interpreted otherwise than as the natural regret of one soon to pass away.
We are not content to pass away entirely from the scenes of our delight.
At any rate, it can do no harm and may serve to pass away the tedious and trying time which lies between me and all eternity.
He shall be thy provider and faithful watchman in all things, so that thou hast no need to trust in men, for men soon change and swiftly pass away, but Christ remaineth for ever and standeth by us firmly even to the end.
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and the works that are upon it will be burned up.
My hostess has two beds, and I know you and I may have the best: we'll rejoice with my brother Peter and his friend, tell tales, or sing ballads, or make a catch, or find some harmless sport to content us, and pass away a little time without offence to God or man.
The finest woods make the best fire and pass away with the least residuum.