Departed: meaning, definitions and examples
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departed
[ dɪˈpɑːtɪd ]
past tense
Having left, especially on a journey. No longer alive.
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formal
A person who has died. One who has left, typically in a formal or final way.
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Translations
Translations of the word "departed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 partiu
🇮🇳 प्रस्थान किया
🇩🇪 abgereist
🇮🇩 berangkat
🇺🇦 поїхав
🇵🇱 odjechał
🇯🇵 出発した (しゅっぱつした)
🇫🇷 parti
🇪🇸 partió
🇹🇷 ayrıldı
🇰🇷 떠났다 (tteonatda)
🇸🇦 غادر
🇨🇿 odjel
🇸🇰 odišiel
🇨🇳 离开了 (líkāi le)
🇸🇮 odšel
🇮🇸 farinn
🇰🇿 кеткен
🇬🇪 წასული
🇦🇿 getdi
🇲🇽 partió
Etymology
The word 'departed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'departir' meaning 'to divide'. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to someone who had died. Over time, it gained the additional meaning of someone who has left on a journey. The word has been associated with the idea of separation and finality, reflecting the departure of a loved one or the end of a journey.
See also: depart, departing, department, departments, departure.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,818 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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