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Lazzy boy Posted 15 years ago
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Why people used the word 'dead' ?

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Greetings, they do so colloquially for stylistic reasons, when they think that words like absolutely, utterly, entirely, exactly (which can substitute 'dead') are not enough. I am dead certain of that. Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff

  • Greetings, they do so colloquially for stylistic reasons, when they think that words like absolutely, utterly, entirely, exactly (which can substitute 'dead') are not enough.
  • I am dead certain of that.
  • Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Greetings,

they do so colloquially for stylistic reasons, when they think that words like absolutely, utterly, entirely, exactly (which can substitute 'dead') are not enough. I am dead certain of that.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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lazzy boyWhy people used the word 'dead' ?
From the dictionary www.m-w.com

Definition of DEAD, adverb
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: absolutely, utterly <dead certain> <finished dead last>
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: suddenly and completely <stopped dead>
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: directly <dead ahead>

Examples of DEAD

She's dead certain that she can fini

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