English Word · Intermediate
deader
One who is deceased, or will shortly become so
Pronunciation: say deader
Meaning
One who is deceased, or will shortly become so.
Example
I could tell he was a deader by the way his eyes were glazed over; there was no life left in those eyes.
I could tell he was a deader by the way his eyes were glazed over; there was no life left in those eyes.
Practice tips
- Practice deader out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.