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Definition mortal in American English

mortal adjective

adjective
/ˈmɔrt(ə)l/
1

human and not able to live for ever

Example

His heart attack made him realize that he is mortal.

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2

serious enough to cause death

Example

a mortal wound/blow/injury

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2.1

likely to end with someone's death

Example

mortal combat/struggle

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Example

He lived in mortal fear that they would find out about his past.

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Definition mortal in American English