the dead

noun
UK: /ðə ded/
US: /ðə dɛd/

  1. People who are no longer alive.

    1. We must respect the dead. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ceremony honored the dead who fought in the war. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of inactivity or lifelessness.

    1. The project seemed to be among the dead after funding dried up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town felt like the dead after the factory closed, and everyone left. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

deceased departed late lifeless
the dead adjective

  1. No longer alive or functioning; inanimate.

    1. The dead battery needed replacing. [ ] [ ]
    2. He clutched the dead bird gently in his hands, a silent tribute. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the dead" in English means: People who are no longer alive., A state of inactivity or lifelessness..

The phonetic transcription of "the dead" is /ðə ded/ in British English and /ðə dɛd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the dead": deceased, departed, late, lifeless.

Example usage of "the dead": "We must respect the dead.". More examples on the page.