Killing ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Killing ( noun )

  1. The act of causing the death of a person or animal.
  2. A large number of something that is destroyed or sold.

Origin:

Late middle english: from the verb kill (see kill); the adjective dates from the late 18th century.

Examples:

  1. The killing of the President was a shock to the nation.
  2. The police are investigating a killing in the area.
  3. The killing of the animals was necessary to control the population.
  4. The stock market saw a killing today.
  5. He made a killing in the real estate market.

(As an adjective)

Killing ( adjective )

  1. Extremely tiring or exhausting.
  2. Exceptionally hard work.

Origin:

Late middle english: from the verb kill (see kill); the adjective dates from the late 18th century.

Examples:

  1. It was a killing schedule.
  2. The heat was killing.
  3. The work was killing him.
  4. The traffic is killing me.
  5. The exam was a killing one.
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