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adj

killed

kihld
adj
1
Describes something or someone that has died as a result of an action or event.
"Several soldiers were killed in the ambush."

How to Use Killed

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In plain EnglishHaving been caused to die.

Common pairings
killed in action killed instantly
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Etymology

Past-tense/adjectival form of "kill."

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