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

In the 1950s, after the railroad departed and took the economy with it, two Seattleites conceived a plan to save the town: adopt a Bavarian theme and bet big on tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Root screamed in frustration as he departed for 39.

From BBC

When Nancy's appointment was confirmed on 4 December, joining from Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew, Celtic had won seven of their previous eight matches under O'Neill, who had taken temporary charge after Rodgers departed.

From BBC

His appointment comes after former Chief Executive Diana Reid departed in March following an order from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

With that message delivered, most of the lawyers who had investigated the University of California departed the Justice Department.

From Salon

Related Words

• deceased