kill
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Definition
To cause the death of a living thing, often intentionally. It can also mean to stop something completely or to succeed impressively in an activity.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts but can be sensitive or violent in tone. Often combined with animals or people ('kill a mosquito', 'kill a person'). Also used in slang ('kill it' meaning do very well). Don't confuse with 'murder' which implies illegal killing.
Example Sentences
The hunter killed a deer yesterday.
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Please do not kill the plant by watering it too much.
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You need to be careful not to kill the battery by leaving your phone on all day.
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This medicine can kill germs in your body.
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He really killed it at the presentation today!
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The movie was so boring, it killed my mood.
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