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DEATH

(noun)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Death.

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Death - as a noun

The event of dying or departure from life

Example: "Her death came as a terrible shock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decease10expiry18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alteration10change12modification20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
birth10

The personification of death

Example: "Death walked the streets of the plague-bound city"

The permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism

Example: "The animal died a painful death"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The absence of life or state of being dead

Example: "He seemed more content in death than he had ever been in life"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The time when something ends

Example: "It was the death of all his plans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demise9dying10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4ending8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
birth10

The time at which life ends; continuing until dead

Example: "She stayed until his death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
last4

A final state

Example: "He came to a bad end"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destruction14end4

The act of killing

Example: "He had two deaths on his conscience"

Example Sentences

"She mourned the death of her beloved pet."
"The family was devastated by the sudden death of their father."
"War often leads to the death of innocent civilians."
"The detective was determined to solve the mysterious death of the billionaire."
"The fear of death can often paralyze a person."
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Word Game Points

Is DEATH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, death is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEATH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DEATH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, death is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEATH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DEATH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, death is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEATH has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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