What does nearly-dead mean?
Nearly-dead means (informal) Somebody expected to die soon; an elderly person..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) Somebody expected to die soon; an elderly person..
Use nearly-dead when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nearly-dead means (informal) Somebody expected to die soon; an elderly person..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use nearly-dead where its definition matches the intended context.
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