departed

American  

[dih-pahr-tid] / dɪˈpɑr tɪd /

adjective

1. deceased; dead.

2. gone; past.

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noun

1. the departed,

   1. the dead person referred to.

   2. dead persons collectively.

departed British  

/ dɪˈpɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. euphemistic

   1. dead; deceased

   2. ( as sing or collective noun; preceded by the )

      the departed

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Other Word Forms

• undeparted adjective

Etymology

Origin of departed

First recorded in 1550–60; depart + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Families confronting fatal childhood diseases, after working with the FDA on endpoints and trial design, saw applications delayed, rejected or refused filing on grounds that departed from earlier advice.

From The Wall Street Journal

The vessel, a midsize tanker carrying Abu Dhabi crude, departed from Das Island, a major hub for offshore oil-and-gas processing and exports in the Persian Gulf 100 miles northwest of the United Arab Emirates mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cargoes that departed the Gulf before the strait’s closure are still arriving at their destinations, strategists at J.P.

From MarketWatch

The “K28” train that departed Pyongyang and pulled into Beijing Friday morning used a Chinese locomotive and featured a pair of North Korean passenger cars, which were painted blue and white.

From The Wall Street Journal

British warship HMS Dragon departed the UK for the eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday - its primary role will be to protect the base.

From BBC

Related Words

• deceased