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slain

The correct spelling is slain.

How to pronounce slain

/sleɪn/
noun

IPA: /sleɪn/

Say it like: Sla-yn

The correct spelling is slain. (with "the") Those who have been killed. For example: "Our foes must all be slain."

Usage Examples

Our foes must all be slain.

You must slay these thoughts.

1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(with "the") Those who have been killed.

verb

  1. 1.To kill, murder.
  2. 2.To eradicate or stamp out.
  3. 3.(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
  4. 4.To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
  5. 5.To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).

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