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death

/dɛθ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does death mean?

noun, verb

The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Death can also be used as a verb, meaning to kill or cause the death of someone or something.

Example

"The news of her father's death was devastating to the family."

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