What is another word for last breath?

Pronunciation: [lˈast bɹˈɛθ] (IPA)

The phrase "last breath" typically refers to a person's final exhalation before passing away. While it's a common phrase, there are other ways to describe this moment. Some synonyms for "last breath" include final exhale, dying breath, parting breath, terminal breath, and ultimate sigh. Each of these phrases conveys the same idea of a person taking their final breath and passing away. While death is often a difficult topic to discuss, using different phrases and synonyms can help make conversations around the end of life feel less heavy and more approachable.

What are the hypernyms for Last breath?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Last breath

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