Metaphors And Symbolism In Literature

noun a person who is no longer alive

adjective describing a state of no longer being alive

• The authorities confirmed that the victim was found dead at the scene.
• I heard that the old man next door passed away last night.
• Did you see that movie? The main character was totally dead by the end!
• After the company's bankruptcy, their hopes for success were dead in the water.

adjective dark or black in color due to being covered in soot or dirt

• The fireplace was covered in a layer of sooty residue.
• I had to clean the sooty mess left behind by the chimney.
• The car exhaust made the back of the vehicle look all sooty.
• Her reputation was sooty with scandal and gossip.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The captain set sail across the seven seas in search of new lands.
• Let's travel and cross the seven seas to explore exotic destinations.
• I heard they're planning to sail and cross the seven seas for a wild adventure.
• In order to achieve success, one must be willing to sail and cross the seven seas of challenges.