Deaths: meaning, definitions and examples

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deaths

 

[ deฮธs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

number of people dying

Deaths refer to the action or fact of dying or being killed. It is often used to indicate the number of people who have died within a specific period or due to a specific cause.

Synonyms

casualties, demise, fatalities

Examples of usage

  • Last year, there were over 10,000 deaths due to road accidents.
  • The deaths caused by the natural disaster shocked the nation.
  • The government reported a decrease in deaths related to smoking.
  • The number of deaths from the virus continues to rise.
  • His family mourned his death.
Context #2 | Noun

end of life

Deaths can also refer to the end of life or the state of being dead. It is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Synonyms

demise, expiration, passing

Examples of usage

  • The doctor pronounced her death at 9:25 pm.
  • The death of a loved one can be a traumatic experience.
  • He faced his own death with courage and acceptance.
  • There was an air of death in the abandoned house.
  • Many cultures have different rituals surrounding death.

Translations

Translations of the word "deaths" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mortes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅŒเคคเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Todesfรคlle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kematian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะตั€ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญปไบก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muertes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรผmler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆููŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบmrtรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบmrtia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญปไบก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smrti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dauรฐsfรถll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปั–ะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรผmlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muertes

Etymology

The word 'deaths' originated from the Old English word 'deaรฐ', which means the end of life or the fact of dying. Throughout history, death has been a central theme in human existence, leading to various cultural beliefs and practices surrounding it. The concept of death has been explored in literature, art, and philosophy, reflecting the complex emotions and perceptions associated with mortality.

See also: death.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,654, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.