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¹dead–end

adjective \ˈded-ˌend\

Definition of DEAD-END

a : lacking opportunities especially for advancement <a dead–end job>

b : lacking an exit <a dead–end street>

: unruly <dead–end kids>

— dead–end·ed·ness \ˌded-ˈen-dəd-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of DEAD-END

1919

²dead–end

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

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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

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