departed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈpɑrtɪd/
adjective
Definition
No longer living; having passed away or ceased to exist.
Example
We visited the graves of our departed relatives during the holiday.
Conversation
Did you hear about the old house down the street that was once owned by a departed author?
Yeah, I heard it was quite famous back in the day.
I wonder what stories it holds from that departed time.
It would be interesting to explore and find out more about its history.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
deceased
gone
lost
Antonyms
living
present
existing
noun
Definition
A person who has died, especially someone who has recently passed away.
Example
The family of the departed gathered to remember their loved one.
Conversation
I heard that the memorial was really touching for the departed.
Yeah, it’s always hard to say goodbye, isn’t it?
Absolutely, it makes you reflect on all the memories with the departed.
Root Explanation
Departed → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "partire" (from Latin, meaning to divide or share). The word "departed" means to have gone away or to have divided oneself from a place.
Memory Tip
Think of someone going 'away' ('de-') from a place, as if they are 'dividing' themselves from it.
Visually Confused Words
undeparted
parted
hearted
earthed