English

kill

kɪl
Meaning: to cause to die
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base kill
3rd person singular present kills
Present participle killing
Past killed
Will future will kill
Going-to future going to kill
Imperative negative don't kill / do not kill

Example sentences

Smoking can kill you.
Smoking can kill you.
Many of his comrades were killed in the battle.
Many of his comrades were killed in the battle.
Wash your hands to kill any germs.
Wash your hands to kill any germs.
Officials closed the beach after a crimson tide killed thousands of fish.
Officials closed the beach after a red tide killed thousands of fish.

Usage Notes

Used for ending the life of a person, animal, or plant.

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