Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

to the death

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.39 in modern English

Syllables: to the death
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

That will continue until one of the contestants dies.

prep_phrase

To the utmost degree.

Example Sentences

"The two gladiators fought to the death."
"Within the independent government of the East Turkestan Republic, while Sabid-da-Mulla insisted upon defending the Old City of Kashgar to the death, Mahum and Nias wanted to quit the Old City for the time being, withdraw to Ying-chi-sha, and plan a second uprising."
"Then, alluding with a toss of the head to the tumult in the station-yard, ‘When one has got to make correct entries, one comes to hate those savages - hate them to the death.’ He remained thoughtful for a moment."

Phrases

fight to the death to death

Frequently Paired Words

to death

Questions

What does to the death mean?: That will continue until one of the contestants dies.

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