kill
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kɪl/
KK: /kɪl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To cause death or to end the life of someone or something.
Example
The hunter decided to kill the deer for food.
Tense Forms
Past: killed
Past Participle: killed
Conversation
I saw that new action movie last night, and it was so intense!
Really? Did it have a lot of suspense?
Definitely, some scenes could kill the tension!
Sounds like a must-watch for sure!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slay
terminate
destroy
Antonyms
create
preserve
save
noun
Definition
A person or animal that has been killed, especially in the context of hunting or warfare.
Example
The hunter proudly displayed his latest kill after a long day in the woods.
Conversation
Did you hear about that recent hunting trip?
Yeah, they said it was a great success with a lot of kills.
I can't believe how many animals they managed to spot.
transitive verb
Definition
To cause the death of someone or something; to end life.
Example
The hunter decided to kill the deer for food.
Tense Forms
Past: killed
Past Participle: killed
Conversation
Did you see that comedian last night?
Yeah, he really killed it on stage!
I couldn't stop laughing; he was so funny!
Root Explanation
The word 'kill' originates from Old English 'cwellan', meaning to cause to die or to put to death. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse 'kvelja', meaning to suffocate or torment.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'cwellan', which means to cause to die — this helps you remember that 'kill' means to end life.
Visually Confused Words
skill
kil
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unkill
skilly
rekill