Dead: meaning, definitions and examples
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dead
[dɛd ]
Definitions
Translations
Translations of the word "dead" in other languages:
🇵🇹 morto
🇮🇳 मृत
🇩🇪 tot
🇮🇩 mati
🇺🇦 мертвий
🇵🇱 martwy
🇯🇵 死んだ
🇫🇷 mort
🇪🇸 muerto
🇹🇷 ölü
🇰🇷 죽은
🇸🇦 ميت
🇨🇿 mrtvý
🇸🇰 mŕtvy
🇨🇳 死的
🇸🇮 mrtev
🇮🇸 dáinn
🇰🇿 өлі
🇬🇪 მკვდარი
🇦🇿 ölü
🇲🇽 muerto
Etymology
The word 'dead' can be traced back to Old English 'dēad', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used since the 12th century in English to refer to the state of not being alive. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings, including the end of something or the absence of life. 'Dead' is a word that carries a sense of finality and permanence, often associated with somber or serious contexts.
See also: deadbeat, deaden, deadline, deadliness, deadlock, deadly, deadness, deadpan, undead.