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Killing
01
the act of ending a life, typically referring to the deliberate or intentional termination of a living being
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
killings
Examples
The assassin 's killing of the political leader was meticulously planned.
02
an incident or happening that leads to a person's death
Examples
The police investigated the killing that happened during the bank robbery.
03
a considerable and swift gain of profit, particularly one made quickly and easily
Examples
She made a killing in the stock market by investing in the right tech companies at the right time.
killing
01
causing great laughter or amusement
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most killing
Comparative
more killing
gradable
Examples
The comedian's killing joke had the entire audience in stitches.
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