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/dɛd/
no longer alive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dead' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dēad', where 'dēad' meant 'deceased'.
Historical Evolution
'dēad' changed from the Old English word 'dēad' and eventually became the modern English word 'dead'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'deceased', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who have died.
The dead are remembered on this day.
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Adjective 1
no longer alive; having lost life.
The plant is dead because it hasn't been watered.
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Adjective 2
no longer functioning or operational.
The battery is dead, so the remote won't work.
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