killed
word · lemma: kill
/ˈkɪɫd/
KILD
/kˈɪld/
KILD
Definition
The past tense and past participle of 'kill', which means to cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts. Often found in news reports or stories about accidents or crimes. Common collocations: 'killed in action', 'accidentally killed'. Not used for ending feelings or ideas.
Spanish: matóPortuguese (BR): matouPortuguese (PT): matouChinese (Simplified): 杀死Chinese (Traditional): 殺死Hindi: मार डालाArabic: قتلBengali: হত্যা করেছিল - মেরে ফেলেছিলRussian: убилJapanese: 殺したVietnamese: đã giếtKorean: 죽였다Turkish: öldürdüUrdu: مار ڈالا - قتل کیاIndonesian: membunuh
Example Sentences
She accidentally killed the fish by forgetting to feed it.
basic
The hunter killed a deer in the forest.
basic
The soldiers killed the enemy during the battle.
basic
He killed the conversation by changing the subject suddenly.
natural
She killed two birds with one stone by finishing her homework and cleaning her room.
natural
When the lights suddenly went out, his mood was completely killed.
natural