Dead /diːd/

The meaning and definition of Dead, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who have died.
“Have respect for the dead.”

noun

(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
“The dead of night. The dead of winter.”

noun

(usually plural) Sterile mining waste, often present as many large rocks stacked inside the workings.

Synonyms deceased

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