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Killed

🇬🇧 UK //kɪld// 🇺🇸 US //kɪld//

Meaning of Killed

To cause the death of a living being.

In simple words: To cause someone or something to die.

Killed in a sentence

• He killed the spider that was crawling on the wall.
• The storm killed many trees in the park.
• They killed the project due to lack of funding.
• The soldier was awarded for bravery after he killed the enemy.
• She killed time by reading a book.

How to use Killed

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Can describe actual death or figurative contexts, like ending something.

Grammar pattern

killed + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'kill' in a video game - when you defeat an enemy.

Related words

Collocations with Killed

• killed in action
• killed by
• killed off

Synonyms for Killed

• slayed
• terminated
• destroyed
• eliminated

Opposites of Killed

• saved
• rescued

Common mistakes with Killed

• Confused with 'killing' as a noun rather than a verb.
• Using 'killed' without specifying an object (e.g., who or what was killed).

Frequently asked questions about Killed

What does Killed mean?

To cause someone or something to die.

What is the definition of Killed?

To cause the death of a living being.

How do you use Killed in a sentence?

He killed the spider that was crawling on the wall.

Can you give another example of Killed?

The storm killed many trees in the park.

What are synonyms for Killed?

Common alternatives include slayed, terminated, destroyed, eliminated.

What is the opposite of Killed?

Opposite meanings include saved, rescued.

What words go with Killed?

It commonly pairs with killed in action, killed by, killed off.

What are common mistakes when using Killed?

Confused with 'killing' as a noun rather than a verb. Using 'killed' without specifying an object (e.g., who or what was killed).

How do you pronounce Killed?

US: //kɪld//, UK: //kɪld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Killed?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Can describe actual death or figurative contexts, like ending something.