What does SLAIN mean?

Slain

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Killed violently or deliberately

Pronunciation (US): /sleɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /sleɪn/

Origin and Usage: Slain is the past participle of the verb "slay". The word "slay" comes from the Old English word "slean" which means "to strike, slay". Slain is typically used to describe someone who has been killed violently or deliberately. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the defeat of an idea or argument.

Synonyms: Killed, murdered, slaughtered, eliminated, dispatched, executed

Related Words: Blood, death, crime, fatal, wound

Example Sentences:

• The dragon was slain by the brave knight.
• Many innocent people were slain in the war.
• The argument against the proposal was completely slain by the strong counterarguments.