dead-end

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adjective \ ˈded-ˌend \

Definition of dead-end

1 a :lacking opportunities especially for advancement

a dead-end job

b :lacking an exit

a dead-end street

2 :unruly

dead-end kids

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dead-endedness

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First Known Use of dead-end

1919

dead-end

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verb \ ˈded-ˈend \

Definition of dead-end

intransitive verb

:to come to a dead end :terminate

the road dead-ends at the lake

the investigation dead-ended

First Known Use of dead-end

1944

dead-end Synonyms

Synonyms

break off, break up, close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, discontinue, elapse, end, expire, finish, go, halt, lapse, leave off, let up, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up, wink (out)

Antonyms

continue, hang on, persist

Related Words

desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from); give over [British], knock off, pack (up or in); break down, conk (out), cut out, stall; pause, stay, suspend; abate, peter (out), wind down

Near Antonyms

draw out, extend, prolong, protract

dead end

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noun \ ˈded-ˈend \

Definition of dead end

1 :an end (as of a street) without an exit

2 :a position, situation, or course of action that leads to nothing further

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Examples of dead end in a Sentence

We came to a dead end and had to turn around.
My career has hit a dead end.

First Known Use of dead end

1886

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dead end

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Definition of dead end for English Language Learners

: a street that ends instead of joining with another street so that there is only one way in and out of it
: a situation, plan, or way of doing something that leads to nothing further

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dead end

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Definition of dead end for Students

:an end (as of a street) with no way out

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