Cool MateMeaning of Dead
In simple words: No longer alive.
Dead in a sentence
- The flowers were dead after the winter frost.
- He felt dead tired after working all day.
- The battery is dead, so I need to replace it.
- The trees in the forest are not dead; they are just dormant.
- After running a marathon, I was dead on my feet.
- The 'dead zone' in the ocean lacks marine life.
- He has a deadpan expression that makes it hard to tell if he's joking.
How to use Dead
Use 'dead' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing life and death. Avoid using it in lighthearted or joking situations to maintain sensitivity.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'dead' as 'gone, never to return' — picture a wilted plant.
Related words
Synonyms for Dead
- deceased
- lifeless
- inanimate
- defunct
Common mistakes with Dead
- Confused with 'died' — 'dead' describes the state, 'died' describes the action.
- Using 'dead' in a positive context, like 'dead good', which is incorrect.
- Mistakenly using 'dead' as a verb instead of an adjective.
Dead appears in
Dead in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ميت
لم يعد على قيد الحياة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মৃত
আর জীবিত নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Tot, Gestorben
Nicht mehr am Leben.
- SpanishEspañol
Muerto
Ya no está vivo.
- Persianفارسی
مرده
دیگر زنده نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Mort
Plus en vie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मृत
अब जीवित नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Morto
Non più vivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Morto
Não está mais vivo.
- RussianРусский
Мертвый, Умерший
Больше не живой.
- Urduاردو
مردہ، مُردہ، بے جان
اب زندہ نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
死的
不再活着。
More words like Dead
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Dead
What does Dead mean?
No longer alive.
What is the definition of Dead?
no longer alive
How do you use Dead in a sentence?
The flowers were dead after the winter frost.
Can you give another example of Dead?
He felt dead tired after working all day.
What are synonyms for Dead?
Common alternatives include deceased, lifeless, inanimate, defunct.
What is the opposite of Dead?
Opposite meanings include alive, living, active.
What words go with Dead?
It commonly pairs with be, lie, look, quite, almost, nearly, dead and buried, dead and gone, dead or alive.
What are common mistakes when using Dead?
Confused with 'died' — 'dead' describes the state, 'died' describes the action. Using 'dead' in a positive context, like 'dead good', which is incorrect. Mistakenly using 'dead' as a verb instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Dead?
US: /["/ded/"]/, UK: /["/ded/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dead?
Use 'dead' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing life and death. Avoid using it in lighthearted or joking situations to maintain sensitivity.
What CEFR level is Dead?
"Dead" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.