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- pronunciation:
- bih
reft
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition: |
past participle of bereave.
The war had bereft them of their homes and their hope. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
deprived or stripped of something.
The flood left them bereft of all their possessions.He slunk off the stage, bereft of his former confidence.She felt somewhat bereft when her youngest child went off to college. |
| definition 2: |
completely lacking something needed or expected.
The old theater was now bereft of seats. |
| definition 3: |
suffering the death of a loved one.
The bereft widower felt as if his life had ended. |
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