No longer alive; having ceased to live. adjective
The plant was dead after not being watered for weeks.
The doctor confirmed that the patient was dead.
Lacking in animation, excitement, or activity. adjective
The town was dead after the factory closed down.
The party was dead until the band started playing.
Complete or absolute, often used for emphasis. adjective
He was dead certain about his decision.
The room was dead silent after the announcement.
No longer in use or functioning. adjective
The battery is dead and needs to be replaced.
The phone went dead during the call.
A person who is no longer alive. noun
The dead were honored with a memorial service.
The cemetery was filled with the dead from the war.
The state of being deceased. noun
The dead of night is often the quietest time.
He was found in the dead of winter, frozen and alone.
Exactly or precisely, often used in expressions of time or position. adverb
She arrived dead on time for the meeting.
The arrow hit dead center of the target.