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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving been caused to die.
Common pairings
killed in action
killed instantly
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Etymology
Past-tense/adjectival form of "kill."