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killer

Pronunciation: [ˈkɪlər]

Word

Learn how to use killer in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crime”

(noun) a person who has killed someone. This is someone who has done something very bad, like hurting another person in a serious way.

Example

The police arrested a killer who was on the run.

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There was no evidence that he was a killer; he was innocent.

Example

Did they catch the killer after the crime?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) something that is extremely impressive or surprisingly good. This is often used when talking about a movie, song, or game that people really enjoy.

Example

That new video game is a killer; everyone's talking about it!

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The last movie I watched was not a killer at all; it was really boring.

Example

Have you seen any killer performances at the concert?

Context: “intensity”

(adjective) something that is very strong, powerful, or tough. This describes something that can be difficult or makes a big impact.

Example

The workout was a killer, but I feel great now.

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The homework wasn’t a killer; it was pretty easy to finish.

Example

Was the test a killer, or did you find it easy?

How to pronounce killer

Pronunciation: [ˈkɪlər]

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