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Pass away vs. Pass out
Pass away
/pɑːs əˈweɪ/Examples:
The old man quietly passed away at dawn.She passed away peacefully surrounded by family.Our beloved pet passed away unexpectedly last night.
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Pass out
/ˈpæs ˈaʊt/Examples:
She will pass out if she doesn't get some fresh air.Too much sun can make you pass out from exhaustion.I'll pass out the pamphlets before the meeting starts.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Pass away is used as a euphemism for dying, which is a permanent state.
- Pass out refers to losing consciousness temporarily, often due to fainting, exhaustion, or other factors.
- Remember: away suggests something going away forever, like life; out suggests something temporary, like being out for a short time.
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