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Deafer
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Senses:
- Noun: A person who has a greater degree of hearing loss than someone who is deaf.
- Adjective: Describing someone or something as having a more severe or profound hearing impairment than what is considered deafness.
Popular Usage:
1. As a noun:
- He wore hearing aids, and still struggled to communicate, categorizing him as a deafer among his deaf friends.
- The organization provides support groups and resources for deafers in their community.
2. As an adjective:
- The music was turned up so loud that it was almost unbearable for his already deafer ears.
- She has been diagnosed as being progressively deafer over the past few years.
Local Usage:
1. As a noun:
- In their small town, the sign language interpreter is widely regarded as the best and most helpful resource for deafers.
- People in their community often rallied together to raise funds for hearing aids for the deafer children.
2. As an adjective:
- The local audiology clinic specializes in providing personalized care for their deafer patients.
- A local artist painted a mural depicting the challenges and resilience of the deafer community.
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