dead ends
The phrase “dead ends” has 2 syllables: dead ends
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛdˌɛndz/
What is synonym and antonym for dead ends?
In the thesaurus, “dead ends” has 52 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dead ends along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dead ends
- arterials
- arteries
- avenues
- binds
- blocked
- bottlenecks
- boulevards
- causeways
- ceases
- closed
- closes
- concludes
- corners
- crossroads
- deadlocks
- dilemmas
- drives
- ends
- expires
- expressways
- fixes
- freeways
- halts
- high roads
- highways
- holes
- jams
- morasses
- passes
- pickles
- pike
- pikes
- pinches
- plights
- predicaments
- problems
- quagmires
- quandaries
- roads
- roadways
- routes
- rows
- secondary roads
- shunpikes
- side roads
- side streets
- spots
- stalemate
- standstills
- stops
- thoroughfares
- turnpikes
Antonyms for dead ends
- continues
- hangs on
- persists
Meanings of dead ends
- noun
- A street or path that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
- A position that offers no hope of progress.
- A split end in the hair.
Example Sentences
- Some career paths can lead to dead ends if you're not careful about your choices.
- The investigation into the missing funds seemed to hit multiple dead ends.
- Always have a backup plan in case your first option dead ends.
- The maze had several dead ends, making it difficult to find the exit.
- The road network in the area was confusing, with many dead ends and cul-de-sacs.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dead ends, such as: arterials, arteries, avenues, binds, blocked, bottlenecks, boulevards.
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