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1. deaf
adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Deaf
- hfdf
- sbf
- rpf
- mcneff
- streff
- steph
- steffe
- greff
- cref
- clef
- zeff
- sheff
- seff
- scheff
- reph
- reff
- ref
- neff
- leff
- jeffe
- jeff
- geoff
- chef
How do you pronounce deaf?
Pronounce deaf as dɛf.
US - How to pronounce deaf in American English
UK - How to pronounce deaf in British English
Sentences with deaf
1. Noun, singular or mass
A deaf ferret may be more likely to stick something in his mouth than a hearing ferret.
2. Adjective
Teachers who work specifically with students who are deaf or hard of hearing are classified as special education teachers.
3. Verb, past participle
Figuring out whether or not Casper is deaf can be tricky.
4. Adverb
If Casper is deaf, he won't require much different care than his buddies.
5. Verb, 3rd person singular present
One quirk that deaf ferrets have is a tendency to throw their heads back when held.
6. Verb, base form
Like all puppies, bichon frises are born blind and deaf, completely dependent on mama.
Quotes about deaf
1. I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams.
- Marlee Matlin
2. Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.
- C.S. Lewis
3. Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
- Mark Twain
6. deaf-aid
noun. an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing.
Synonyms
8. deaf
noun. ['ˈdɛf'] people who have severe hearing impairments.
Synonyms
Etymology
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. deaf
adjective. ['ˈdɛf'] (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- deaf (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
