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UK//juː kɑːnt biː dɛd//US//ju kænt bi dɛd//

Meaning of You can't be dead

A statement expressing that someone is not dead.

In simple words: You are not alive.

You can't be dead in a sentence

  • After seeing her at the party, I thought, 'You can't be dead.'
  • When they told me the news, I was shocked and said, 'You can't be dead!'
  • Hearing his voice on the phone made me realize, 'You can't be dead.'
  • In disbelief, she exclaimed, 'You can't be dead; we just saw you!'

How to use You can't be dead

Typically used in conversations to emphasize disbelief about someone's death. Can be considered informal in context.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine someone saying, 'You can't be dead' when faced with a surprising comeback.

Related words

Collocations with You can't be dead

  • believe you can't be dead
  • say you can't be dead
  • feel you can't be dead

Synonyms for You can't be dead

  • You are not dead
  • You are alive
  • You can't possibly be gone

Common mistakes with You can't be dead

  • Using 'can't' instead of 'can' in positive statements.
  • Confusing with expressions that imply certainty of death.

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Frequently asked questions about You can't be dead

What does You can't be dead mean?

You are not alive.

What is the definition of You can't be dead?

A statement expressing that someone is not dead.

How do you use You can't be dead in a sentence?

After seeing her at the party, I thought, 'You can't be dead.'

Can you give another example of You can't be dead?

When they told me the news, I was shocked and said, 'You can't be dead!'

What are synonyms for You can't be dead?

Common alternatives include You are not dead, You are alive, You can't possibly be gone.

What words go with You can't be dead?

It commonly pairs with believe you can't be dead, say you can't be dead, feel you can't be dead.

What are common mistakes when using You can't be dead?

Using 'can't' instead of 'can' in positive statements. Confusing with expressions that imply certainty of death.

How do you pronounce You can't be dead?

US: //ju kænt bi dɛd//, UK: //juː kɑːnt biː dɛd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You can't be dead?

Typically used in conversations to emphasize disbelief about someone's death. Can be considered informal in context.