dead
Translation
dead, not working, completely, quiet
Examples
The plant is dead.
The plant is dead.
My phone is dead.
My phone is dead.
I am dead tired.
I am dead tired.
The town is dead after 10 pm.
The town is dead after 10 pm.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) dead no longer alive The plant is dead.
((be)) dead not working because of no power My phone is dead.
((be)) dead ((adjective/adverb)) completely I am dead tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lifeless, deceased, inactive; Antonyms: alive, living, active
Etymology
From Old English 'dēad', from Proto-Germanic '*daudaz'.
Memory Tips
Remember it's not just for living things. A battery can be dead, and a place can be dead (quiet).