die
verb
to stop being alive
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To die or to be killed
pass away
to die. This word is used to avoid saying ‘die’ when you think this might upset someone
be killed outright
to die immediately from an accident or injury
lose your life
to die as a result of something such as an accident, war, or illness
lay down your life
to die as a result of doing something good for other people
drop dead
to die suddenly and unexpectedly
be cut off/cut down in your prime
to die when you are still young
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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