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dead–end

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adjective \ˈded-ˌend\

Definition of dead–end

  1. 1a :  lacking opportunities especially for advancement a dead–end jobb :  lacking an exit a dead–end street

  2. 2 :  unruly dead–end kids

dead–endedness

play \ˌded-ˈen-dəd-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of dead–end

1919

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dead–end

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verb \ˈded-ˈend\

Definition of dead–end

  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  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

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