be dead

Examples (10)

• After the accident, the paramedics confirmed he was dead.
• Scientists discovered a planet where all life is dead due to a lack of atmosphere.
• My grandfather has been dead for ten years now, but I still miss him.
• The doctor feared the patient would be dead by morning without immediate surgery.
• It's a sad truth that one day we will all be dead.
• The roses in the vase are dead; they've started to wilt and turn brown.
• If the rumors are true, the captured spy is now dead.
• By the time they reached the remote village, most of the livestock was dead from the disease.
• The ancient king was thought to be dead, but he was only in a deep coma.
• I'm afraid your pet fish is dead; it hasn't moved at all.