Dead and Off

Dead

Dead adjective - Lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation.
Usage example: the store is often dead after 4:00 p.m.

Off and dead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Off" instead an adjective "Dead".

Nearby Word: deadly

Off

Off adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.
Usage example: the computer is off, so you'll have to turn it on in order to use it

Dead and off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dead" instead an adjective "Off".

Nearby Word: offing
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