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Meaning of the word dead in English

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dead

US /ded/
UK /ded/
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Adjective

1.

no longer living; deprived of life

Example:
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The bird was found dead in the garden.
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He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Synonym:
deceased lifeless extinct
Antonym:
alive living
2.

no longer in use or active; obsolete

Example:
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The old phone line is now dead.
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That language is virtually dead.
Synonym:
inactive inoperative obsolete
Antonym:
active functional
3.

lacking in sensation, emotion, or spirit

Example:
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His eyes were dead and empty.
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The party was completely dead.
Synonym:
dull flat lifeless spiritless
Antonym:
lively vibrant

Adverb

completely; absolutely

Example:
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He was dead tired after the long journey.
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The car came to a dead stop.
Synonym:
completely absolutely utterly totally
Antonym:
partially slightly

Noun

the period of greatest intensity or severity

Example:
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The accident happened in the dead of night.
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We were stuck in the dead of winter.
Synonym:
middle depth heart
Antonym:
beginning end
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