killed

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of kill. Use this form for something that already happened.

   The storm killed several trees in the park.

   A drunk driver killed two people near the school last night.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Treated so the germs can no longer cause disease but can still teach the body to fight them.

   Like showing the body a photo of an enemy so it learns to recognize it, without the real enemy ever attacking.

   A killed vaccine holds germs that can no longer make you sick.

   Doctors often choose killed vaccines for patients with weak defenses.

   Oppositelive

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3. 3
   adjective

   Made with the oxygen taken out, so the metal sets evenly as it cools.

   Like letting fizzy soda go flat before you pour it, so no bubbles are left inside.

   Killed steel is used where strong, even metal is needed.

   The factory ordered killed steel for the bridge supports.

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