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Maki
A: Where does your dad live?
B: He's dead./ He's been dead./ He passed away.
Which reply is correct?
Thank you!
Jun 21, 2025 2:17 AM
Answers · 8
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'He's dead' is correct. It's quite blunt, and some people might not like the use of the word 'dead'. However, I think as the speaker is talking about their own dad, it's perfectly fine.
'He's been dead' is only correct if you add a duration, e.g. 'He's been dead for many years'.
'He passed away' is also correct. It's softer and euphemistic than using 'dead'.
June 21, 2025
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"He passed away" is a lot more polite, but "He's dead" makes sense too.
June 21, 2025
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In Heaven
June 21, 2025
1
He passed away.
June 21, 2025
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He passed away./He died. /He has departed. /He is no longer with us.
June 21, 2025
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