Sentence correct?
It's only been about 4 weeks since she passed.
Passed = Died
Is the sentence correct?
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Yes, if the context makes it clear. It is a rather delicate and slightly old-fashioned euphemism. We also say "passed away", probably more commonly, less quaintly, and certainly more clearly.
- Yes, if the context makes it clear.
- It is a rather delicate and slightly old-fashioned euphemism.
- We also say "passed away", probably more commonly, less quaintly, and certainly more clearly.
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Yes, if the context makes it clear. It is a rather delicate and slightly old-fashioned euphemism. We also say "passed away", probably more commonly, less quaintly, and certainly more clearly.
0Hello anonymous,
Yes, the sentence is okay. The verb "pass" or "pass away" is a euphemism for the word "die". "pass away" is commoner than "pass".
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Best wishes,
Joseph
0I have never seen "passed" used by itself to mean "died".
It is often used as part of a phrasal verb, to "pass on" or "pass away" as a more tactful way of saying "die".
I think "pass" is a transitive verb that needs an object: "She passed the winning post; she passed the exam." If everyone knows you are talking about an exam you might say "I am sure she will pass" or "It's only bee
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