Death

Death

Definition: The ceasing of all functions of life. After breathing, heartbeat, and brain activity stop, the life-force gradually ceases to function in body cells. Death is the opposite of life.

death

  [deth] Show IPA

–noun

1.	the act of dying; the end of life; the total and permanent cessation of all the vital functions of an organism. Comparebrain death.

2.	an instance of this: a death in the family; letters published after his death.

3.	the state of being dead: to lie still in death.

4.	extinction; destruction: It will mean the death of our hopes.

5.	manner of dying: a hero's death.

6.	(usually initial capital letter) the agent of death personified, usually represented as a man or a skeleton carrying a scythe.Compare Grim Reaper.

7.	Also called spiritual death. loss or absence of spiritual life.

8.	Christian Science. the false belief that life comes to an end.

9.	bloodshed or murder: Hitler was responsible for the death of millions.

10.	a cause or occasion of death: You'll be the death of me yet!

11.	Archaic. pestilence; plague. Compare Black Death. Synonyms: 1. decease, demise, passing, departure. Antonyms: 1. birth, life. Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009. Cite This Source | Link To Death