Definition dead in American English

dead adverb

adverb

/ded/

Example

Rachel stopped dead in her tracks when she saw me with Andy.

Example

My parents are dead set against the idea of me going to South America.

Example

The director is dead set on this location.

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completely thoroughly fully

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Example

I can see the service station dead ahead.

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nuanced exact accurate

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very

Example

I'm dead tired, but I can't miss this meeting.

Synonyms and related words

very particularly deeply

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Words related to dead:

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