death

• Существительное, обозначающее окончательное прекращение жизни, остановку всех жизненно важных функций живого организма.

A noun referring to the permanent end of life, the cessation of all vital functions in a living organism.

1. End of lifeA2formal

   The permanent end of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

   Смерть

   • The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack.
   • She was deeply saddened by the death of her grandmother.
   • The doctor pronounced the patient's death at 3:00 PM.

   Synonymsdeceasedemisedyingendexpirationexpirypassing

   Antonymsbirthlife

2. End of somethingB2formal

   The permanent end or destruction of something non-living, such as an idea, institution, or system.

   Конец

   • The death of the company was caused by poor management.
   • The death of the old traditions marked a new era.
   • The death of the project came after funding was cut.

   Synonymsabolitionannihilationcessationdemisedestructionenderadicationextinctionruintermination

   Antonymsadventbirthcreationemergencegenesisinception

3. B1informal

   The personification of death, often depicted as a skeleton or grim reaper.

   Смерть (олицетворение)

   • In many stories, Death is portrayed as a hooded figure.
   • The legend says that Death comes for everyone eventually.
   • He felt like he was staring Death in the face during the accident.

   Synonymsgrim reaperreaper