bereft
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Adj — Left in a state of grief or emptiness after a painful loss.
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Etymology
An old past-tense form of "bereave," related to the words leave and left.
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What does “bereft” mean?
The word “bereft” means left in a state of grief or emptiness after a painful loss. In plain terms, either devastated by a loss, or simply "without" something entirely — always followed by "of" in the second sense.
How do you pronounce “bereft”?
“Bereft” is pronounced buh-REHFT (/bəˈɹɛft/ in IPA).
How do you use “bereft” in a sentence?
Here is “bereft” used in a sentence: “He felt utterly bereft after his dog died.”
What part of speech is “bereft”?
“Bereft” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “bereft” have?
“Bereft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: left in a state of grief or emptiness after a painful loss.