Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Kill”
To cause death; to end someone or something's life.
Word Family of Kill
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The farmer had to kill the chicken for dinner. A2
- A powerful storm can kill many fish in the river. B1
- Without proper treatment, the disease would kill the patient. B1
Word Form Patterns for Kill
-er
Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: kill → killer.
Origin and Word Formation of Kill
From Old English 'cwellan', meaning to strike, torment, or kill.
In hunting and food production, 'kill' is standard terminology. In casual speech: 'kill a joke' (ruin), 'kill time' (pass time idly).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Kill
Wrong: He kill the mosquito yesterday.
Correct: He killed the mosquito yesterday.
Past time 'yesterday' requires past tense 'killed', not base form 'kill'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Kill
What are the word forms of “kill”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “kill”?
“kill” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “kill” come from?
From Old English 'cwellan', meaning to strike, torment, or kill.