DEAD
Definition of DEAD
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(with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who have died.
"Have respect for the dead."
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(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
"The dead of night. The dead of winter."
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(usually plural) Sterile mining waste, often present as many large rocks stacked inside the workings.
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To prevent by disabling; stop.
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To make dead; to deaden; to deprive of life, force, or vigour.
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To kill.
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No longer living.
"All of my grandparents are dead."
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Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
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(of another person) So hated that they are absolutely ignored.
"He is dead to me."
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(degree) Exactly.
"He hit the target dead in the centre."
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(degree) Very, absolutely, extremely.
"dead wrong; dead set; dead serious; dead drunk; dead broke; dead earnest; dead certain; dead slow; dead sure; dead simple; dead honest; dead accurate; dead easy; dead scared; dead solid; dead black; dead white; dead empty"
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Suddenly and completely.
"He stopped dead."
Source: Wiktionary
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