Dead: meaning, definitions and examples

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dead

[ dɛd ]

^{Context #1}

body

No longer alive.

Synonyms

deceased, inanimate, lifeless

Examples of usage

a dead body found in the river
the dead soldier lay on the battlefield

^{Context #2}

battery

No longer in use or valid.

Synonyms

defunct, inactive, obsolete

Examples of usage

a dead battery
a dead language

^{Context #3}

end

The final resting place of a person's body.

Synonyms

deceased, departed, passed away

Examples of usage

buried in the family plot with the other dead
visited the graves of the dead

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

Word origin

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.