immortal
gb/ɪmˈɔɹtəl/ us/ɪmˈɔɹtəl/
B2
English
~ 4100
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
Never dying or decaying
Living or lasting forever and never dying.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is immortal
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'immortal' with 'eternal'; 'eternal' can refer to things beyond life, while 'immortal' specifically means not dying.
Synonyms
eternal (Emphasizes endless time without death, often with a poetic or religious tone.)
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undying (Suggests lasting forever, often used for feelings or fame.)
Antonyms
mortal (Describes beings that can die, in direct contrast to immortal.)
Collocations
immortal soul
|immortal being
|immortal life
|immortal spirit
|immortal god
Themes
life
|mythology
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- In the story, the hero is granted an immortal life by the gods.
- Many cultures have myths about immortal beings.
- The vampire claimed he was immortal and had lived for centuries.
- Some believe the soul is immortal and continues after death.
Learner examples
- The gods in this book are immortal.
- He wants to be immortal like the heroes in the movie.
- They think the soul is immortal.
- An immortal man never dies.
adjective
B2
property
2
Famous and remembered forever
Very famous and remembered for a long time, even after death.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is immortal for [achievement]
Synonyms
legendary (Famous and admired, often with a sense of myth or greatness.)
Antonyms
forgettable (Easily forgotten, lacking lasting fame.)
Collocations
immortal words
|immortal name
|immortal work
Themes
culture
|history
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Shakespeare is immortal in the world of literature.
- Her immortal songs are still played everywhere decades later.
- The general's bravery made him immortal in his country's history.
Learner examples
- Shakespeare is an immortal writer.
- Her music is immortal in this country.
- He became immortal after winning the war.
Noun
B2
entity
3
A being that lives forever
A person or creature that never dies.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an immortal
Synonyms
undying being (A neutral term for a creature that cannot die.)
Antonyms
mortal being (Refers to a living thing that will eventually die.)
Collocations
ancient immortals
|the immortals
Themes
mythology
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The immortals ruled over humans in the ancient myths.
- In the film, an immortal walks among ordinary people.
- Legends speak of immortals who guide humanity.
Learner examples
- The story is about an immortal who lives in the mountains.
- They say an immortal lives here.
- Immortals cannot die.
Grammar
Dictionary form
immortal
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɔɹtəl/
US/ɪmˈɔɹtəl/
Syllables & stress
im - mor - tal (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mor)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: immortal
Noun
- Base: immortal
- Plural: immortals
Word family
Forms
immortals
noun
Core family
immortality
noun B2
immortalize
verb C1
Related words
immortally
adverb
Advanced or less common
immortalization
noun
Expressions
immortal soul
1/ɪmˈɔɹtəl sˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Soul that lives forever
The part of a person that lives forever after death.
Examples
- Many religions teach that every person has an immortal soul.
- She believes her immortal soul will go to heaven.
immortal words
1/ɪmˈɔɹtəl wˈɚdz/
fixed phrase
Words remembered forever
Words that are remembered for a very long time because they are important or beautiful.
Examples
- In his immortal words, 'We shall never surrender.'
- Her speech ended with the immortal words, 'Love conquers all.'
make [someone] immortal
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɪmˈɔɹtəl/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to be remembered forever
To make someone so famous that people will always remember them.
Examples
- Her invention made her immortal in scientific history.
- The song made him immortal among his fans.