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Vocabulary Entry
deaf
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Lacking the power of hearing, or unable to hear.
Example Sentences
"She has been deaf since birth."
"The deaf community has its own rich culture and language."
"He uses sign language to communicate with his deaf friends."
V
verb
To make deaf or to deprive of hearing.
Example Sentences
"Loud music can deaf you if you’re not careful."
"The explosion will deaf anyone nearby."
"They were afraid the noise might deaf the baby."
N
noun
A person who is unable to hear.
Example Sentences
"The deaf are often misunderstood in society."
"She volunteers at a school for the deaf."
"He is a deaf who excels in art."