dead
/dɛd/
adjective
- No longer alive; having stopped living.
- After the accident, the driver was declared dead at the scene.
- The cat found a dead bird in the garden.
- Many ancient trees in the forest are now dead and fallen.
- No longer working, functioning, or active.
- The car engine went dead in the middle of the highway.
- The remote control is dead; we need new batteries.
- My phone battery is dead, so I need to charge it.
- Lacking activity, excitement, or interest; dull.
- The market is dead this time of year with very few customers.
- The party was dead until someone put on music.
- The town is dead after 9 PM; nothing is open.
- Complete or absolute (used for emphasis).
- He was in dead earnest about moving to another country.
- The car came to a dead stop right in front of us.
- There was dead silence in the room after the announcement.
noun
- People who have died (usually with 'the').
- On Memorial Day, we honor the dead who served in wars.
- In many cultures, the dead are remembered with special ceremonies.
- The cemetery is a peaceful resting place for the dead.
adverb
- Exactly or directly; completely.
- She stopped dead when she saw the snake.
- The store is dead ahead, just past the traffic light.
- He aimed dead center of the target.