defunct
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
No longer existing, working, or in use.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "The building once housed a now-_____ newspaper."
Answer: defunct
In your own words, what does "defunct" mean?
No longer existing, working, or in use.
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