CEFR B1

dead end

noun

Meaning

A road or path that has no exit or way through.

Examples

The police car was trapped in the dead end.
We took a wrong turn and ended up in a dead end.

Synonyms: cul-de-sac, blind alley, no exit

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dead end (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛd ˈɛnd/

Definition

A road or path that has no exit or way through.

Examples

The police car was trapped in the dead end.
We took a wrong turn and ended up in a dead end.
The alley was a dead end, so we had to turn back.

How to Use dead end

dead end street (collocation): A street that has no exit. — "The delivery truck got stuck on a dead end street."
dead end job (collocation): A job with no possibility of promotion or advancement. — "She decided to quit her dead end job and start her own business."

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