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The correct spelling is killing.
How to pronounce killing
/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Kil-lin-g
The correct spelling is killing. To put to death; to extinguish the life of. For example: "Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
Usage Examples
“Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.”
“He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.”
“My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
- 2.To render inoperative.
- 3.To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
- 4.To amaze, exceed, stun or otherwise incapacitate.
- 5.To cause great pain, discomfort or distress to.
noun
- 1.An instance of someone being killed.
- 2.(usually as make a killing) A large amount of money.
adjective
- 1.That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal.
- 2.Devastatingly attractive.
- 3.That makes one ‘die’ with laughter; very funny.
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