dead end

The phrase “dead end” has 2 syllables: dead end

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛd ɛnd/


What is synonym and antonym for dead end?

In the thesaurus, “dead end” has 46 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dead end along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dead end

  • arterial
  • artery
  • avenue
  • bind
  • bottleneck
  • boulevard
  • cease
  • close
  • conclude
  • corner
  • deadlock
  • dilemma
  • drive
  • end
  • expire
  • expressway
  • fix
  • freeway
  • halt
  • high road
  • highway
  • hole
  • impasse
  • jam
  • mexican standoff
  • morass
  • pass
  • pickle
  • pike
  • pinch
  • plight
  • predicament
  • problem
  • quagmire
  • quandary
  • road
  • roadway
  • route
  • row
  • secondary road
  • side road
  • spot
  • standstill
  • stop
  • thoroughfare
  • turnpike

Antonyms for dead end

  • continue
  • hang on
  • persist

Meanings of dead end

  • noun
    1. A street or path that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
    2. A position that offers no hope of progress.
    3. A split end in the hair.

Example Sentences

  • The road led to a dead end, forcing us to turn around and find another route.
  • His job seemed like a dead end, with no opportunities for advancement.
  • The investigation reached a dead end when all leads turned out to be false.
  • They realized their relationship had reached a dead end, with no chance of reconciliation.
  • The path through the woods came to a dead end, leaving them stranded without a clear way forward.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dead end, such as: arterial, artery, avenue, bind, bottleneck, boulevard, cease.

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