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Noun — A short published account of a person's death and life, especially in a newspaper; short for obituary.

Etymology

From Latin obitus, "a going down, death," from obire, "to go down, to die."

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What does “obit” mean?

The word “obit” means a short published account of a person's death and life, especially in a newspaper; short for obituary. In plain terms, an informal short form of "obituary.".

How do you pronounce “obit”?

“Obit” is pronounced O-biht (/ˈɒbɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “obit” in a sentence?

Here is “obit” used in a sentence: “The local paper ran a warm obit for the retired teacher.”

What part of speech is “obit”?

“Obit” is a noun.

Where does the word “obit” come from?

The word “obit” comes from Latin. From Latin obitus, "a going down, death," from obire, "to go down, to die.".

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