/kɪl/

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Meaning

To make a person, animal, or plant die.

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Word origin

From Middle English killen, meaning to strike or put to death, of uncertain earlier origin.

Origin
Middle English
Root
killen

Grammar

Verb typeregular (kill, kills, killed)

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 4: kill, stop, hear and 7 more words.