from the dead
The phrase "from the dead" is often used to describe resurrection or revival, both in literal and figurative contexts.
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Definition
B2Religion
(literal, biblical)Returning to life after having been deceased.
Example
- According to the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
B2General
(figurative, informal)Reviving or restoring something that was considered lost or defunct.
Example
- The band came back from the dead with their new hit single.
- The company managed to come back from the dead after nearly going bankrupt.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "from the dead":
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