Epitaph and Obit

Epitaph

Epitaph noun - An inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there.
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Obit and epitaph are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obit" instead a noun "Epitaph".

Obit

Obit noun - A notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account.
Usage example: she reads the obits as soon as she gets her morning paper
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Epitaph and obit are semantically related. You can use "Epitaph" instead a noun "Obit".
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