Meaning of the word killed in English

What does killed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

killed

US /kɪld/
UK /kɪld/

Verb

1.

to cause the death of a person, animal, or plant

Example:
The accident killed three people.
He killed the spider with a shoe.
2.

to put an end to or destroy something

Example:
The bad news killed his enthusiasm.
The long wait killed my appetite.

Adjective

dead

Example:
The police found a killed animal by the roadside.
He was found killed in his apartment.