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PRONUNCIATION OF DEAD RINGER

dead ringer  [dɛd ˈrɪŋə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEAD RINGER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dead ringer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEAD RINGER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of dead ringer in the English dictionary

The definition of dead ringer in the dictionary is to be a dead ringer for sb a person who is very similar in appearance to someone else.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEAD RINGER


bringer
ˈbrɪŋə
dinger
ˈdɪŋə
gunslinger
ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋə
handwringer
ˈhændˌrɪŋə
herringer
ˈhɛrɪŋə
humdinger
ˈhʌmˌdɪŋə
klipspringer
ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə
pinger
ˈpɪŋə
ringer
ˈrɪŋə
Schlesinger
ˈʃlɛzɪŋə
singer
ˈsɪŋə
slinger
ˈslɪŋə
springer
ˈsprɪŋə
stinger
ˈstɪŋə
stringer
ˈstrɪŋə
swinger
ˈswɪŋə
Vlissingen
ˈvlɪsɪŋə
winger
ˈwɪŋə
wringer
ˈrɪŋə
zinger
ˈzɪŋə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEAD RINGER

dead man´s fingers
dead man´s handle
dead man´s pedal
dead march
dead marine
dead matter
dead men
dead on
dead point
dead president
dead reckoning
Dead Sea
Dead Sea Scrolls
dead season
dead set
dead soldier
dead stock
dead time
dead to the world
dead weight

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEAD RINGER

country singer
finger
five-finger
flinger
ginger
Grainger
harbinger
hunger
index finger
Kissinger
lead singer
left-winger
linger
little finger
middle finger
minger
not lift a finger
pop singer
ring finger
Salinger
wild ginger

Synonyms and antonyms of dead ringer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dead ringer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEAD RINGER

Find out the translation of dead ringer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dead ringer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dead ringer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

酷似
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

campanero muerto
570 millions of speakers

English

dead ringer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मृत घंटी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قذف ميتة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

точная копия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

campainha inoperante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৃত মধ্যমাঙ্গুলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sosie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pendering mati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dead Ringer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生き写し
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

죽은 벨소리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mati ringer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuông chết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறந்த ரிங்கர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मृत रिंगर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ölü zil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

suoneria morto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sobowtór
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

точна копія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

leit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νεκρό κλοιός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dooie klokke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

död ringer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dead ringer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dead ringer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEAD RINGER»

The term «dead ringer» is regularly used and occupies the 96.542 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEAD RINGER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dead ringer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEAD RINGER»

Discover the use of dead ringer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dead ringer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dead Ringer
Lisa Scottoline. LISA. SCOTTOLINE. wa YORA TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR. DEAD. RINGER. DEADRINGER LISA SCOTTOLINE. Front Cover.
Lisa Scottoline, 2009
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Dead Ringer: An Insider's Account of the Mob's Colombian ...
Relates how Joe Cuffaro, a go-between for the Mafia and Colombian drug lords, and Leo Fraley, a smuggler for Pablo Escobar, were brought to justice Dead Ringer is the true story of the discovery and thwarting of the Italian Mafia's recent ...
William Gately, Yvette Fernández, 1994
3
Dead Ringer
Every murder, every moment has been leading to Kendall. And this time, nothing will stop the killer making her his final victim. . . Praise for Mary Burton and I'm Watching You "Taut, compelling. . .Mary Burton delivers a page-turner.
Mary Burton, 2012
4
Dead Ringer
After her husband mysteriously disappears, Charlotte Gray learns that the man she married is actually an international terrorist - a discovery that sets in motion a terrifying chain of events, leading her to an enigmatic stranger who is ...
Jasmine Cresswell, 2003
5
Dead Ringer
When a distress call sends Detective Eli Hawkins to Lucy Kimbol, he senses danger straightaway. With her long dark hair and beautiful blue eyes, Lucy's a dead ringer for the local killer's other victims.
Sharon Dunn, 2010
6
Dead Ringer
When twelve-year-old David Tredington vanished, his father, one of England's top breeders, vowed never to give up the search for his son.
John Francome, 2010
7
Dead Ringer
"Tyrus Cole, a horse trainer, lives on a ranch with his invalid sister Mary.
Gino DiIorio, 2010
8
Dead Ringer
Internationally renowned neurosurgeon Allen Wyler takes us deep into a nightmarish scenario, shockingly ripped from recent headlines, and delivers a horrifically plausible, page-turning thriller.
Allen Wyler, 2013
9
Dead Ringer
The hunt for a dangerous weapon leads Federal Agent Finn Carter to Angelina Mercer with a proposition that could be her salvation or destruction.
Annie Solomon, 2008
10
Dead Ringer 3 and Windfall
This is a Dual Novel: Dead Ringer 3 is a continuation of Dead Ringer 2 but with some new characters added.
F. Eugene Barber, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEAD RINGER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dead ringer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Macaulay Culkin Mocked in Social Media for Allegedly Being a …
A little over seven months after he was rumored to be dead come the insinuations on social media that he was a dead ringer for an alleged ... «Master Herald, Jul 15»
2
Paddy McGuinness unveils his waxwork at Blackpool's Madame …
Paddy seemed chuffed with the model, which is a dead ringer – despite the little extra weight it's carrying. Wearing a smart blue suit and a crisp white shirt the ... «South Carolina SC, Jul 15»
3
Every Trekkie Will Want This Amazing Star Trek Communicator …
Via The Verge, the new Star Trek Communicator Bluetooth Handset is available to preorder for $149.95 right now and it looks like a dead ringer ... «BGR, Jul 15»
4
Theater review: Talented cast makes for a sweet 'Charity'
... Oscar Lindquist — the one who dubs her “sweet” Charity — is played with charm and comedic skill by Jared Hussey, a dead ringer for comic ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
5
One More From the Road
Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Lloyd Tonsing (who possesses a dead ringer take on the vocals of original Ronnie Van Zant), “One More From The ... «Laughlin Entertainer, Jul 15»
6
Han Solo Is Getting His Own 'Star Wars' Spin-Off
Maybe Anthony Ingruber, who was a dead ringer for Ford in the otherwise forgettable Age of Adaline, is due for a call? Either way, this will no ... «Complex, Jul 15»
7
Lily-Rose Depp Walks Chanel Show with Mom Vanessa Paradis …
The 20-year-old could be a dead ringer for his dad -- minus the blonde hair. The "Still Alice" star, who frequently wears Karl Lagerfeld's designs, ... «TooFab.com, Jul 15»
8
Kendall Jenner Rocks A Super Short Bob On The Chanel Couture …
We already thought she looked a lot like Kris Jenner, but now she's a dead ringer for her mom! Upon closer inspection we think Kenny's hair ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
9
Eva Longoria in a bikini as she goes for a dip in Marbella, Spain
From a tropical print dead ringer at Mara Hoffmann to a bargain buy Forever 21, getting beach ready has never been so easy! * PRICES MAY ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Cheering on her man: Kim Sears is a vision in floral at Wimbledon to …
FLYNET. The star looked fashionable in a denim jacket and floral dress. At just £19.99 from New Look, it's a dead ringer for the painter's style. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»

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