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B1 verb #50 सबसे आम 11 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

kills

शीर्ष 50

At the A1 level, 'kills' is a simple action word. It means to make something stop living. We usually use it for animals or insects. For example, 'A cat kills a mouse.' It is a basic verb to describe what happens in nature. You might also see it in very simple warnings like 'Smoking kills.' At this level, you only need to know that it is the opposite of 'gives life' or 'lives.' It is used with 'he', 'she', 'it', or one person/thing. 'The man kills the bug.' It is important to remember the 's' at the end when there is only one person doing the action. You don't need to worry about figurative meanings yet; just focus on the physical act of ending life in a very simple way. Think of it as a 'stop' button for life. If you see a picture of a spider and a fly, and the fly is dead because of the spider, you say 'The spider kills the fly.'

At the A2 level, you start to see 'kills' used in more common phrases and for different types of living things. You might learn about how 'the sun kills bacteria' or how 'the cold weather kills the plants.' You also begin to see it in simple idioms like 'kills time.' If you are waiting for a bus and you play a game on your phone, you 'kill time.' It means you are doing something to make the time pass faster. You might also hear people say 'My feet kill me' after walking a lot. This doesn't mean the feet are actually murdering the person! It just means the feet hurt very much. At A2, you should be comfortable using 'kills' with a variety of singular subjects and understanding that it can sometimes describe pain or how we spend time, not just death.

At the B1 level, you should understand the figurative and abstract uses of 'kills' more clearly. You will see it in news headlines where it describes the cause of death in accidents or disasters: 'The earthquake kills hundreds.' You also use it to describe ending non-living things like a conversation, a vibe, or a project. For example, 'His rude comment kills the good mood.' In this context, it means to ruin or destroy a feeling. You might also use it in professional contexts, such as 'The new software kills the old way of doing things,' meaning it makes the old way obsolete. You should also be aware of the difference between 'kills' and 'dies' and ensure your subject-verb agreement is always correct. B1 learners should feel confident using 'kills' to describe physical pain, the end of abstract concepts, and basic biological facts.

At the B2 level, you can use 'kills' in a variety of idiomatic and nuanced ways. You understand that 'kills' can be used for dramatic effect in writing. For instance, 'The suspense kills the reader,' meaning the reader is very anxious to know what happens next. You also recognize it in specific professional jargon, like 'killing a process' in computing or 'killing a story' in journalism. You are aware of the social register; you know that saying 'That joke kills me' is very informal and suitable for friends, but not for a formal presentation. You also start to use synonyms like 'eliminates', 'neutralizes', or 'extinguishes' to avoid repeating 'kills' too often. You understand the passive voice 'is killed' and how it shifts the focus of the sentence. Your understanding of 'kills' now includes its role in complex metaphors about success, failure, and intense emotion.

At the C1 level, your use of 'kills' is sophisticated and context-aware. You understand the subtle differences between 'kills', 'slays', 'dispatches', and 'liquidates'. You can use 'kills' to describe complex social or economic phenomena, such as 'The high interest rate kills any chance of economic growth.' You are familiar with literary uses where 'kills' might be used ironically or as part of a personification. You can analyze how the word 'kills' functions in persuasive speech or advertising to create a sense of urgency or power. You also understand the cultural weight of the word and when to use euphemisms (like 'passes away' or 'terminates') instead. Your grasp of the word includes its history and its various shades of meaning in different dialects of English. You can use it fluently in both high-level academic writing and very informal slang without making mistakes in tone.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'kills' and its place in the English lexicon. You can use it with precision in legal, medical, or philosophical discussions. You might explore the ethics of what 'kills' in a bioethics paper or use it as a powerful rhetorical tool in a political debate. You are aware of the most obscure idioms and historical uses of the word. You can play with the word's meaning in creative writing, using it to create double meanings or deep metaphors. Your understanding is so deep that you can identify when the word is being used to manipulate emotion in media. You can switch between the literal, the figurative, the hyperbolic, and the technical uses of 'kills' effortlessly, always choosing the word that perfectly fits the desired impact and register of your communication. You see 'kills' not just as a verb, but as a versatile tool for expressing finality and power.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

kills 30 सेकंड में

The third-person singular present form of the verb 'kill', meaning to cause death.
Used figuratively to describe ending something, like a project, a mood, or a conversation.
Commonly used in idioms to describe intense physical pain or extreme amusement.
Requires a singular subject (he, she, it) and usually takes a direct object.

The word 'kills' is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'to kill'. At its most fundamental level, it describes the action of causing the death of a living organism, whether that be a human, an animal, a plant, or even microscopic life like bacteria. In a biological sense, it refers to the cessation of life functions. However, the English language is rich with metaphorical extensions, and 'kills' is frequently used to describe the termination or destruction of non-living things, such as ideas, projects, or emotions. When a new law 'kills' a proposal, it means the proposal is no longer being considered. When a loud noise 'kills' the silence, it means the silence has ended abruptly. Understanding the context is crucial because 'kills' can range from the literal and tragic to the figurative and even humorous.

Literal Biological Use: This refers to the physical act of ending life. For example, 'The frost kills the delicate flowers in the garden during early spring.' Here, the cold temperature causes the plants to die.
Figurative Termination: This describes ending an abstract concept. 'The sudden rain kills any hope of having a picnic today.' The rain doesn't literally murder the hope, but it makes the event impossible.
Hyperbolic Expression: In casual conversation, 'kills' often expresses extreme discomfort or amusement. 'My back kills me after a long day of work,' or 'That joke kills me every time I hear it.'

The gardener uses a special spray that kills weeds but leaves the grass healthy.

In professional settings, 'kills' might be used to describe the deactivation of a process. A software developer might say a specific command 'kills' a background task. In sports, a great play 'kills' the opposing team's momentum. The word is powerful because it implies a definitive and final end. It is not a gentle word; it suggests a forceful stop. Whether it is a predator that kills its prey or a comedian who kills the audience with laughter, the core idea remains the same: something that was active or existing has been brought to a complete halt. It is important to note that because of its strong literal meaning, using 'kills' in a figurative sense can sometimes sound aggressive or overly dramatic, so learners should observe the social context carefully.

Smoking kills thousands of people every year through lung disease.

Mechanical Context: Turning off an engine or a light can be described as 'killing' it. 'He kills the engine as soon as he parks the car.'

The editor kills the story because it lacks sufficient evidence.

The suspense in this movie kills me; I can't wait to see the ending.

This antibiotic kills the infection within forty-eight hours.

Using 'kills' correctly requires attention to subject-verb agreement. Since 'kills' is the third-person singular form, it must follow subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually requires a direct object—something or someone that is being killed. However, in certain idiomatic expressions or when describing a sensation, the object might be implied or reflexive. For instance, in the sentence 'Curiosity kills the cat,' 'curiosity' is the singular subject, and 'the cat' is the object. This proverb warns against unnecessary investigation. In scientific writing, you might see 'The chemical kills the larvae,' where the focus is on the efficacy of a substance.

Subject-Verb Agreement: Always use 'kills' with singular subjects. Correct: 'The spider kills the fly.' Incorrect: 'The spiders kills the fly.'
Transitive Usage: The verb needs an object. 'The hunter kills' is incomplete unless we know what he kills. 'The hunter kills the deer' is a complete thought.

She says that wearing high heels for eight hours kills her feet.

In more complex sentence structures, 'kills' can appear in subordinate clauses. For example, 'The doctor explained how the virus kills healthy cells.' Here, 'kills' is the verb within the 'how' clause. It can also be used in conditional sentences: 'If the temperature drops too low, it kills the orange crop.' Notice how the word maintains its form regardless of the complexity of the sentence, as long as the subject remains singular and the tense remains present. Figurative use is particularly common in American English. If someone says, 'That comedian kills,' they are using it intransitively as slang to mean 'is very successful or funny,' but this is a specific colloquial exception to the general rule of needing an object.

Every time he tells that story, it kills the conversation because it is so boring.

The 'It' Subject: Often 'it' refers to a situation. 'It kills me to see you so sad' means the sight of your sadness causes me great emotional pain.

The lack of funding kills the project before it even starts.

A single mistake in the code kills the entire application's performance.

The chef believes that overcooking the meat kills the flavor.

You will encounter the word 'kills' in a vast array of environments, from the gritty reality of news reports to the lighthearted banter of a sitcom. In news media, 'kills' is often used in headlines for brevity and impact. A headline might read 'Storm Kills Five in Coastal Town.' This usage is direct and serious. In the world of entertainment, specifically in action movies or video games, 'kills' is a standard term. Players often track their 'kills' (though here it is used as a noun, the verb form describes the action: 'He kills the enemy boss'). In medical or scientific documentaries, you will hear about how 'the immune system kills invading pathogens' or how 'chemotherapy kills cancer cells.' This context is clinical and descriptive.

News and Journalism: Used for dramatic effect and space-saving. 'Drunk driving kills' is a common public service announcement slogan.
Medicine and Science: Describing the action of drugs or biological processes. 'This soap kills 99% of germs.'

The documentary shows how the lioness kills to feed her cubs.

In everyday social interactions, 'kills' is frequently used figuratively. You might hear a friend say, 'This heavy backpack is killing me,' or 'My boss kills me with all these extra assignments.' In these cases, it expresses a feeling of being overwhelmed or physically exhausted. In the world of performing arts, particularly stand-up comedy, 'to kill' is a high compliment. If a comedian 'kills,' it means they were extremely successful and the audience laughed uncontrollably. Conversely, in a business meeting, someone might say, 'That regulation kills our profit margin,' meaning it significantly reduces or eliminates the profit. The word's versatility allows it to shift from a tragic report of a natural disaster to a casual complaint about uncomfortable shoes.

The advertisement claims that the new pesticide kills ants on contact.

Sports Commentary: 'He kills the ball!' might be said in tennis or volleyball when a player hits the ball so hard it is impossible to return.

The detective explains that the poison kills within minutes of ingestion.

The long commute kills any free time I have in the evenings.

The critic says the lead actor's performance kills the movie's credibility.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 'kills' (the action) with 'dies' (the result or the state). 'Kills' is something one entity does to another (transitive), while 'dies' is something that happens to an entity (intransitive). For example, you should say 'The poison kills the rat,' but 'The rat dies from the poison.' Another common error involves subject-verb agreement. Because 'kills' ends in 's', some learners mistakenly think it is plural. Remember, in English verbs, the 's' ending indicates the third-person singular present tense (he/she/it kills). Plural subjects take 'kill' (they kill). Using 'kills' with a plural subject like 'The hunters kills the deer' is a grammatical error.

Kills vs. Dies: 'Kills' requires an agent and an object. 'Dies' only requires a subject. Incorrect: 'The man kills in the accident.' Correct: 'The man dies in the accident' or 'The accident kills the man.'
Overuse of Hyperbole: Using 'it kills me' for minor inconveniences can sometimes sound too dramatic. Use it sparingly to maintain its impact.

Incorrect: The pollution dies the fish. Correct: The pollution kills the fish.

Additionally, learners sometimes struggle with the figurative use of 'kills' in professional contexts. While 'kills the project' is acceptable, saying 'he kills the meeting' might be ambiguous—does it mean he ended it early, or did he do a great job? In most contexts, 'killing' a meeting or a conversation means ending it in a negative way, like making it awkward or boring. However, in comedy, 'killing it' is positive. This contradiction can be very confusing. It is also important not to confuse 'kills' with 'murders'. 'Murder' is a specific legal term for the intentional and illegal killing of a human. You wouldn't say 'The cat murders the mouse' unless you were being very whimsical; 'The cat kills the mouse' is the standard, factual way to express this.

Incorrect: He kills his time by reading. Correct: He kills time by reading. (Usually no possessive pronoun with 'kill time').

Missing the Object: Except for slang, 'kills' needs an object. Don't say 'The poison kills.' Say 'The poison kills pests.'

Incorrect: It kills to me. Correct: It kills me.

Incorrect: The car kills the man. (If accidental, 'The car hit and killed the man' is better; 'kills' sounds intentional here).

Incorrect: She kills the light. Correct: She turns off the light. (While 'kill the light' is used in film/theater, 'turn off' is more common).

Depending on the context, 'kills' can be replaced by more specific or more formal words. In a biological or medical context, 'eliminates' or 'destroys' are common. For example, 'The treatment eliminates the virus' sounds more professional than 'The treatment kills the virus.' In a legal or violent context, 'slays' is often used in literature or fantasy, while 'murders' or 'assassinates' are used for specific types of human killing. If you are talking about ending a process or a plan, 'terminates', 'cancels', or 'extinguishes' might be more precise. For instance, 'The CEO terminates the project' is more formal than 'The CEO kills the project.'

Eliminates: Used when something is completely removed. 'The new filter eliminates impurities' (instead of 'kills' them).
Destroys: Suggests physical damage beyond just ending life. 'The fire destroys the forest.'
Terminates: Highly formal, often used in business or technology. 'The system terminates the connection.'

The heavy rain extinguishes the campfire.

When 'kills' is used to describe pain, alternatives include 'hurts', 'aches', or 'throbs'. Saying 'My head aches' is more standard than 'My head kills me,' though the latter is very common in informal speech. If 'kills' is used to mean 'to be very funny,' alternatives include 'is hilarious' or 'is a riot.' In sports, instead of 'killing the ball,' one might say 'smashes' or 'slams' the ball. Choosing the right alternative depends on the 'register' (how formal or informal you want to be) and the specific nuance you want to convey. 'Kills' is a very broad, high-frequency word, but using synonyms can make your English sound more sophisticated and precise.

The new law nullifies the previous agreement.

Slaughters: Specifically for killing animals for food or a large-scale violent event. 'The butcher slaughters the cow.'

The athlete dominates the competition. (A figurative alternative to 'kills the competition').

The medication alleviates the pain. (The opposite of 'kills' in a sense, as it fixes the problem).

The noise shatters the peace of the morning.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"The pathogen kills the host cells within hours."

तटस्थ

"The frost kills the plants every winter."

अनौपचारिक

"This backpack really kills my shoulders."

Child friendly

"The spider kills the fly for its dinner."

बोलचाल

"That comedian kills every time he performs."

रोचक तथ्य

In Old English, the word for 'kill' was 'cwellan' (which became 'quell'). The word 'kill' eventually replaced 'quell' as the primary word for causing death.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /kɪlz/

US /kɪlz/

Single syllable word; no primary stress needed, but it is usually emphasized as a verb in a sentence.

तुकबंदी

bills fills hills pills skills thrills wills grills

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the final 's' as a sharp 's' instead of a 'z'.
Making the 'i' sound too long, like 'keels'.
Dropping the 'l' sound.
Adding an extra vowel sound at the end (e.g., 'kill-uhs').
Confusing the pronunciation with 'keels' (the bottom of a ship).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

The word is very common and easy to recognize in text.

लिखना 3/5

Requires correct subject-verb agreement and understanding of transitive objects.

बोलना 3/5

Learners must master the 'z' sound at the end and the figurative uses.

श्रवण 2/5

Easily heard, though sometimes confused with 'kills' as a noun.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

die dead life stop hurt

आगे सीखें

murder slaughter eliminate destroy terminate

उन्नत

assassinate extinguish nullify obliterate quell

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Third-Person Singular Present Tense

He kills (not 'He kill').

Transitive Verbs

The poison kills the rats (requires an object).

Subject-Verb Agreement with Gerunds

Smoking kills (Gerund is singular).

Passive Voice Formation

The mouse is killed by the cat.

Reflexive Pronouns with Figurative Pain

My back kills me (not 'My back kills').

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

The big cat kills the small mouse.

Le gros chat tue la petite souris.

Third-person singular 's' added to 'kill'.

The winter cold kills the flowers.

Le froid de l'hiver tue les fleurs.

Subject 'winter cold' is singular.

He kills the bug with a shoe.

Il tue l'insecte avec une chaussure.

Pronoun 'He' requires 'kills'.

Smoking kills many people.

Fumer tue beaucoup de gens.

Gerund 'Smoking' acts as a singular subject.

The lion kills for food.

Le lion tue pour se nourrir.

Intransitive use with a prepositional phrase.

This soap kills germs.

Ce savon tue les germes.

Simple present for a general fact.

The hunter kills a deer.

Le chasseur tue un cerf.

Direct object 'a deer' follows the verb.

She kills the spider in the bathroom.

Elle tue l'araignée dans la salle de bain.

Third-person singular 'She'.

My head kills me today.

Ma tête me fait mourir aujourd'hui (J'ai très mal à la tête).

Figurative use meaning 'hurts a lot'.

He kills time by playing games.

Il tue le temps en jouant à des jeux.

Idiom: 'to kill time'.

The sun kills the bacteria on the clothes.

Le soleil tue les bactéries sur les vêtements.

Scientific fact in simple present.

This spicy food kills my taste buds.

Cette nourriture épicée me tue les papilles.

Hyperbolic/figurative use.

The lack of water kills the tree.

Le manque d'eau tue l'arbre.

Cause and effect relationship.

She kills the engine and gets out.

Elle coupe le moteur et sort.

Meaning 'to turn off' a machine.

That joke kills me every time.

Cette blague me tue à chaque fois.

Meaning 'makes me laugh a lot'.

The loud music kills the peace.

La musique forte tue la paix.

Figurative use for ending a state.

The bad news kills the festive mood.

La mauvaise nouvelle tue l'ambiance festive.

Abstract object 'mood'.

A single mistake kills the whole project.

Une seule erreur tue tout le projet.

Emphasizing finality and failure.

The medicine kills the pain quickly.

Le médicament tue la douleur rapidement.

Common medical collocation.

He kills the conversation with his silence.

Il tue la conversation par son silence.

Describing social interaction.

The new law kills small businesses.

La nouvelle loi tue les petites entreprises.

Describing economic impact.

The player kills the ball with a powerful spike.

Le joueur tue le ballon avec un smash puissant.

Sports terminology.

It kills me to see you crying.

Cela me tue de te voir pleurer.

Dummy subject 'It' referring to the infinitive phrase.

The poison kills the weeds in the garden.

Le poison tue les mauvaises herbes dans le jardin.

Literal use in a domestic context.

The high cost of living kills any chance of saving.

Le coût élevé de la vie tue toute chance d'épargner.

Describing systemic limitations.

The editor kills the story due to lack of evidence.

Le rédacteur en chef tue l'article par manque de preuves.

Journalism jargon.

The suspense in the novel kills the reader's patience.

Le suspense dans le roman tue la patience du lecteur.

Metaphorical use in literary criticism.

This pesticide kills beneficial insects as well.

Ce pesticide tue aussi les insectes utiles.

Discussing environmental consequences.

The athlete kills the competition in the final lap.

L'athlète tue la concurrence dans le dernier tour.

Meaning 'to dominate completely'.

The server kills the inactive connection automatically.

Le serveur tue automatiquement la connexion inactive.

Technical/computing context.

Her sarcasm often kills the enthusiasm of the team.

Son sarcasme tue souvent l'enthousiasme de l'équipe.

Describing interpersonal dynamics.

The sudden frost kills the entire orange crop.

Le gel soudain tue toute la récolte d'oranges.

Agricultural context.

The relentless bureaucracy kills innovation in the company.

La bureaucratie implacable tue l'innovation dans l'entreprise.

Abstract social commentary.

The protagonist's tragic flaw ultimately kills his dreams.

Le défaut tragique du protagoniste finit par tuer ses rêves.

Literary analysis.

The new policy kills the incentive for hard work.

La nouvelle politique tue l'incitation au travail acharné.

Discussing economic psychology.

The silence in the room kills any hope of a resolution.

Le silence dans la pièce tue tout espoir de résolution.

Nuanced emotional description.

The virus kills by hijacking the host's cellular machinery.

Le virus tue en détournant la machinerie cellulaire de l'hôte.

Technical biological explanation.

The over-commercialization of the festival kills its spirit.

La surcommercialisation du festival en tue l'esprit.

Cultural critique.

The lack of transparency kills public trust in the government.

Le manque de transparence tue la confiance du public envers le gouvernement.

Political science context.

The sheer scale of the disaster kills any sense of normalcy.

L'ampleur même de la catastrophe tue tout sentiment de normalité.

High-level descriptive writing.

The existential dread kills his ability to find meaning in life.

L'angoisse existentielle tue sa capacité à trouver un sens à la vie.

Philosophical context.

The author's use of irony kills the sentimentality of the scene.

L'usage de l'ironie par l'auteur tue la sentimentalité de la scène.

Advanced literary criticism.

The market volatility kills the appetite for risky investments.

La volatilité du marché tue l'appétit pour les investissements risqués.

Financial analysis.

The constant surveillance kills the very notion of privacy.

La surveillance constante tue la notion même de vie privée.

Sociopolitical commentary.

The harsh lighting kills the aesthetic appeal of the gallery.

L'éclairage cru tue l'attrait esthétique de la galerie.

Aesthetic/artistic critique.

The inherent bias in the algorithm kills its objectivity.

Le biais inhérent à l'algorithme en tue l'objectivité.

Technical ethics.

The protagonist kills his former self to embrace a new identity.

Le protagoniste tue son ancien moi pour embrasser une nouvelle identité.

Metaphorical psychological transformation.

The sheer weight of history kills the possibility of a fresh start.

Le poids même de l'histoire tue la possibilité d'un nouveau départ.

Complex historical/philosophical thought.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

kills the pain

kills time

kills the mood

kills the engine

kills the conversation

kills germs

kills the competition

kills the vibe

kills the lights

kills the appetite

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Curiosity kills the cat

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

Kills two birds with one stone

Dressed to kill

It kills me that...

Kills the buzz

Kills the deal

Kills the clock

Kills the dream

Kills the signal

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

kills vs dies

Kills is what you do to someone; dies is what happens to you. 'He kills the bug' vs 'The bug dies'.

kills vs keels

Keels refers to a ship's structure or 'keeling over' (fainting). It sounds similar but has a different vowel.

kills vs kills (noun)

The noun refers to the act or the result (e.g., 'a fresh kill'), while the verb describes the action.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Kills me"

Can mean 'makes me laugh very hard' or 'causes me great pain/annoyance'.

That guy kills me; he's so funny!

informal

"Kill time"

To do something unproductive while waiting for something else to happen.

I'm just killing time until my flight leaves.

neutral

"Kill the messenger"

To blame the person who brings bad news, rather than the person responsible for it.

Don't kill the messenger; I'm just telling you what the boss said.

neutral

"Kill the fatted calf"

To prepare a lavish celebration, especially for someone who has returned after a long absence.

When their son returned from the war, they killed the fatted calf.

literary/idiomatic

"Kill with kindness"

To be excessively kind to someone, often to make them feel guilty or to win them over.

She was so rude, but I decided to kill her with kindness.

neutral

"Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs"

To destroy something that is a source of wealth or success out of greed or impatience.

Selling the company now would be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

neutral

"Kill the lights"

A command to turn off the lights, often used in theater or film.

Okay, everyone, kill the lights and let's start the scene.

professional

"Kill the engine"

To turn off a vehicle's motor.

Kill the engine and step out of the car with your hands up.

neutral

"Kill the vibe"

To ruin the atmosphere or energy of a social situation.

Bringing up politics at dinner really kills the vibe.

slang

"Kill a bottle"

To finish drinking the entire contents of a bottle, usually alcohol.

They killed a bottle of wine while discussing the news.

informal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

kills vs murder

Both involve death.

'Murder' is specifically illegal and intentional killing of humans. 'Kills' is general for any living thing or abstract concept.

The cat kills the mouse (not murders).

kills vs slay

Both mean to kill.

'Slay' is more literary, old-fashioned, or used in fantasy. 'Kills' is the everyday modern word.

The knight slays the dragon.

kills vs execute

Both mean to end life.

'Execute' implies a legal or official process, or a planned action. 'Kills' is more direct and can be accidental.

The state executes the prisoner.

kills vs slaughter

Both involve killing.

'Slaughter' usually refers to killing animals for food or killing large numbers of people violently.

The farmer slaughters the pigs.

kills vs assassinate

Both involve killing.

'Assassinate' is specifically for killing a famous or important person for political reasons.

The spy tries to assassinate the leader.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Noun + kills + Noun

The cat kills the bird.

Noun + kills + me

My head kills me.

Noun + kills + the + Abstract Noun

The rain kills the mood.

Gerund + kills + Noun

Smoking kills people.

Noun + kills + the + Process

The error kills the program.

Abstract Noun + kills + Abstract Noun

Bureaucracy kills innovation.

It + kills + me + that + Clause

It kills me that she forgot.

Personification + kills + Concept

Time kills all beauty.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

क्रिया

विशेषण

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Very high in both spoken and written English.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

The man kills in the car crash. → The man dies in the car crash.
'Kills' is active; 'dies' is what happens to the person. Unless the man was killing others, use 'dies'.
The bacteria kill the medicine. → The medicine kills the bacteria.
The subject should be the thing doing the killing. Usually, medicine is the agent that kills germs.
He kill the spider. → He kills the spider.
Don't forget the 's' for third-person singular (he/she/it) in the present tense.
My head is killing. → My head is killing me.
When describing pain, 'killing' needs the object 'me' to be complete.
They kills the project. → They kill the project.
Plural subjects (they, we, you) do not take the 's' on the verb.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

Always check if your subject is singular. 'The dog kills the flea' is correct. 'The dogs kills the flea' is wrong.

Use Synonyms

In formal writing, replace 'kills' with 'eliminates', 'neutralizes', or 'terminates' for a more professional tone.

Kill Time

Use 'kill time' when you are bored or waiting. It is a natural-sounding idiom that native speakers use daily.

The 'Z' Sound

The 's' at the end of 'kills' is pronounced like a 'z'. Practice saying 'kilz' to sound more like a native speaker.

Sensitivity

Be careful using 'kills' when talking about people. It can sound violent or cold. Use 'lost their life' in sad situations.

Killing It

If someone tells you that you are 'killing it', say thank you! It means you are doing an excellent job.

Kills Pain

In a pharmacy, you can ask for something that 'kills the pain'. It is a very common and understood phrase.

Garden Care

When buying garden products, look for labels that say 'kills weeds' or 'kills pests' to find what you need.

Kill Process

If your computer is slow, you might need to 'kill' a program that is using too much memory. This is standard tech talk.

Kills Me

Use 'That kills me!' when you hear a very funny joke. It shows you are enjoying the humor intensely.

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स्मृति सहायक

Think of the 's' in 'kills' as a 'Snake' that 'kills' its prey. This helps you remember the 's' for the third-person singular.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a giant 'OFF' switch being pressed on a living heart or a lightbulb. This represents the finality of the word.

Word Web

Death End Stop Pain Funny Destroy Time Bacteria

चैलेंज

Try to write three sentences using 'kills': one about an animal, one about physical pain, and one about a social situation.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word comes from the Middle English 'killen', which appeared around 1200. Its exact origins are debated, but it is likely related to the Old English 'cyllan'.

मूल अर्थ: Originally, it meant to strike, hit, or beat. It didn't exclusively mean to cause death until later in its development.

Germanic

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful using 'kills' when talking about real-life tragedies or people; it can seem insensitive. Use 'passed away' or 'lost their life' instead.

Very common in idioms and slang. 'That kills me' is a staple of informal American English.

The song 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'. The proverb 'Curiosity killed the cat'. The movie 'Dressed to Kill'.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Nature and Wildlife

The predator kills its prey.
The snake kills with venom.
The cat kills the bird.
The spider kills the fly.

Health and Medicine

The medicine kills the pain.
The virus kills healthy cells.
The soap kills bacteria.
The treatment kills the infection.

Daily Life and Complaints

My feet are killing me.
This work kills me.
The heat kills my energy.
The commute kills my time.

Business and Projects

The cost kills the project.
The law kills the deal.
The competition kills our sales.
The mistake kills the plan.

Social Situations

He kills the mood.
She kills the conversation.
That joke kills me.
The news kills the party.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"What is a habit that you think kills productivity the most?"

"Do you think curiosity really kills the cat, or is it good to be curious?"

"What kind of music always kills the mood for you at a party?"

"Have you ever seen a movie where the ending completely kills the story?"

"How do you kill time when you are waiting for a long flight?"

डायरी विषय

Write about a time when someone's comment kills the excitement you were feeling. How did you react?

Describe a project or a dream that was 'killed' by circumstances. What did you learn from it?

Think about your daily routine. What activity kills most of your free time, and would you change it?

Write a short story about a character who 'kills' their old habits to start a new life.

Discuss the phrase 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.' Do you agree with it?

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Yes, but usually we say 'The accident kills him' or 'He was killed in the accident.' If you say 'He kills in the accident,' it sounds like he was the one causing the death of others.

No, it can also mean something is very funny. 'That comedian kills me' means he makes me laugh a lot. Context is key.

'Kills' is only for singular subjects in the present tense (he, she, it). 'Kill' is for plural subjects (they, we) or with 'I' and 'you'.

Yes, figuratively. You can say 'The rain kills the fire' or 'The bad news kills the project.' It means to end or destroy them.

It is not a swear word, but it is very direct. In sensitive situations like a funeral, it is better to use softer words like 'passed away'.

In business, you might say a high price 'kills the demand' for a product. In tech, you 'kill a process' that is not working.

Usually, yes. It is a transitive verb. You must kill *something*. The exception is slang like 'That comedian kills,' where the object is implied.

It means to do something just to make time pass while you are waiting for something else. It is a very common idiom.

Yes, 'The drought kills the crops' is a very common and correct sentence.

Yes, to 'kill the ball' means to hit it so hard or well that the other team cannot return it.