Meaning & Definition of word "Kill"
Kill
/kɪl/
noun:
- 1. the act of killing or the state of being killed.
- Example: The novel features a murder mystery where the kill is always unexpected.
- 2. an instance of killing, especially in a violent context.
- Example: The news reported several kills during the conflict.
verb:
- 1. to cause the death of a living being.
- Example: The hunter aimed to kill the deer for food.
- 2. to put an end to; terminate.
- Example: The manager decided to kill the project due to budget cuts.
- 3. to prevent from continuing or having an effect.
- Example: The rainstorm killed our plans for a picnic.
- 4. to cause someone to feel extreme fatigue or boredom.
- Example: The long lecture nearly killed me.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English cyllan; akin to Old Norse kella to strike
Common Phrases and Expressions
kill two birds with one stone:
To accomplish two tasks with a single action.
kill time:
To spend time doing something unimportant or unproductive.
kill the fatted calf:
To celebrate someone's return or a special event.
Related Words
killer:
A person or thing that kills.
killing:
The act of causing death.
kiln:
An oven or furnace for burning, baking, or drying.
Slang Meanings of kill
Meaning: To perform exceptionally well
● Example Sentence: He killed it on stage last night!
Meaning: To make someone laugh immensely
● Example Sentence: That joke killed me!