mortal
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Britannica Dictionary definition of MORTAL
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a
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causing death
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fatal
— often used figuratively
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He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.
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a mortal injury/blow
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She claims that the proposed law would deal/strike a mortal blow to many small businesses. [=would cause many small businesses to fail]
b
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possibly causing death
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facing mortal danger
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two gladiators locked in mortal combat [=a fight that will result in the death of the loser; a fight to the death]
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always used before a noun
:
very great or severe
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She lived in mortal fear/terror/dread of being betrayed. [=she was very afraid of being betrayed]
mortal enemy
also mortal foe/rival
:
someone you hate very much and for a long time
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They've been mortal enemies for many years.
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He was mortally [=fatally] wounded in the battle.
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She is mortally [=(more commonly) terminally] ill with cancer.
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I'm mortally [=extremely] afraid of snakes.
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mortal
/ˈmoɚtl̟/
noun
plural
mortals
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mortal
/ˈmoɚtl̟/
noun
plural
mortals
Britannica Dictionary definition of MORTAL
[count]
:
a human being
— often used humorously
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compare 2immortal
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stories about gods interfering in the lives of mortals
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the troubles that come to ordinary mortals
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He's a big star now. He doesn't waste his time talking to mere/lesser mortals [=people] like you and me.
