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| 1. | [ adjective ] (euphemistic) dead "he is deceased" | |
| Synonyms: | gone at_peace departed at_rest asleep | |
| Examples: | "our dear departed friend" |
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| Related terms: | euphemism dead | |
| 2. | [ noun ] someone who is no longer alive | |
| Synonyms: | decedent dead_person departed deceased_person dead_soul | |
| Examples: | "I wonder what the dead person would have done" |
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| Related terms: | person zombi Lazarus infernal dead | |
| Similar spelling: |
dejected dejectedly |
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