Meaning of the word mortal in English
What does mortal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mortal
US /ˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
UK /ˈmɔː.təl/
Adjective
1.
subject to death; not immortal
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All humans are mortal.
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Even the greatest heroes are ultimately mortal.
2.
causing death; fatal
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He suffered a mortal wound.
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The disease proved to be mortal.
3.
of or relating to the world or human life; earthly
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He was concerned with mortal affairs, not divine ones.
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They sought to understand the limits of mortal knowledge.
4.
(of a feeling or quality) intense; severe
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He felt mortal fear as the car swerved.
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She was his mortal enemy.
Noun
a human being, subject to death
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We are but mere mortals.
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The gods looked down on the struggles of mortals.
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