critically ill; facing mortal danger
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critically ill and about to die; in one's final moments
formalTypically used to describe a person at the brink of death from illness. Often appears in formal or literary contexts.
This is the last words he left before he passed away.
When my grandfather was critically ill, the family was all by his side.
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This book records the deeds of ancient sages in their final moments.
verb
to face mortal danger; to be in a life-threatening situation
formalDescribes confronting great danger where one's life is at stake. Often used in heroic or noble contexts.
He faced the danger without fear and led everyone out of the predicament.
This firefighter accepted the mission in the face of danger and rushed into the fire.
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In times of crisis, we need the spirit to stay calm in the face of danger.
Even at the moment of facing mortal danger, what he thought of was still protecting the safety of others.