mortal (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtəl/
Definition
Subject to death; destined to die; having a finite life.
Examples
All humans are mortal.
The king was a mortal man, not a god.
How to Use mortal
- mortal enemy (collocation)
- A person who hates you intensely and wants to harm you. — "The two nations had been mortal enemies for centuries."
- mortal danger (collocation)
- A situation where there is a high risk of death. — "The rescue team worked to save the hikers from mortal danger."
- mortal sin (collocation)
- A sin that is believed to be so serious that it can lead to eternal damnation. — "The priest heard the confession of a mortal sin."
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