Dead

Synonyms of dead

• lifeless
• deceased

Antonyms of dead

• active
• living
• alive

Collocations of dead

dead body

Frequency: 70 %

The police discovered a dead body in the abandoned house.

dead end

Frequency: 60 %

The road led to a dead end, forcing us to turn around.

dead serious

Frequency: 55 %

I am dead serious about my commitment to this project.

dead tired

Frequency: 50 %

After a long day at work, I was dead tired and ready for bed.

dead silence

Frequency: 45 %

After the announcement, there was dead silence in the room.

Idiomatic Expressions for dead

• Phrase: dead end
  Meaning: a situation or course of action that leads nowhere; a road or passage with no exit
  Usage: The investigation reached a dead end, and the detectives had to pursue other leads.