deaden

CEFRC1

/ˈdɛdən/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make a sound, feeling, or effect weaker.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).

Examples

  • They used thick carpets to deaden the sound of footsteps.

  • This will deaden the pain.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To make soundproof.

  2. To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

More examples

In context

  • deaden sound

  • deaden the pain

  • deaden the senses

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The thick curtains helped to blank the noise from the busy street.

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Origin

verb

From dead + -en. Compare Dutch doden (“to kill”), West Frisian deadzje (“to kill”).