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deceased

[dɪˈsiːst]

deceased Definition

  • 1no longer living, especially recently
  • 2a dead person

Using deceased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The deceased left behind a wife and two children.

  • Example

    The cause of death for the deceased is still unknown.

  • Example

    The funeral service for the deceased will be held next week.

deceased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deceased

Antonyms for deceased

Phrases with deceased

  • people who have died recently

    Example

    The hospital has a morgue where they keep the recently deceased.

  • the property and assets of someone who has died

    Example

    The lawyer is handling the deceased estate of my late grandfather.

  • deceased person's debts

    the money that a dead person owes to others

    Example

    The family is responsible for paying off the deceased person's debts.

Origins of deceased

from Middle English 'decesed', meaning 'dead'

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Summary: deceased in Brief

'Deceased' [dɪˈsiːst] means no longer living, especially recently, and can be used as both an adjective and a noun. It is often used in formal contexts such as obituaries, legal documents, and news reports. Synonyms include 'dead', 'departed', and 'late'. Phrases like 'the recently deceased' and 'deceased estate' are also common.

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