Pronunciation: /sleɪ/

Definitions of slay

noun a killing or murder

Example Sentences

A1 She slayed the dragon with her sword.

A2 The knight's slay of the enemy was celebrated in the kingdom.

B1 The warrior's slay of the beast was a heroic act.

B2 Her slay of the competition earned her the championship title.

C1 The general's strategic slay of the opposing army secured victory in the battle.

C2 His slay of the political opponents solidified his position as the leader.

verb to kill in a violent way

Example Sentences

A1 She slays dragons in her favorite video game.

A2 The knight slayed the evil sorcerer with his sword.

B1 The talented dancer slayed the competition with her flawless performance.

B2 The singer's powerful voice never fails to slay the audience.

C1 The CEO's innovative strategies continue to slay the competition in the market.

C2 The actress's performance in the movie was so captivating, she completely slayed the role.

Examples of slay in a Sentence

formal The knight was able to slay the dragon with his sword.

informal She totally slayed that presentation at work today.

slang I'm going to slay this outfit tonight!

figurative His performance in the game was so good, he slayed the competition.

Grammatical Forms of slay

past tense

slayed

plural

slays

comparative

more slay

superlative

most slay

present tense

slay

future tense

will slay

perfect tense

have slayed

continuous tense

is slaying

singular

slays

positive degree

slay

infinitive

to slay

gerund

slaying

participle

slaying

Origin and Evolution of slay

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slay' originated from Old English 'slēan' which means to strike, beat, or kill.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'slay' has evolved from simply striking or beating to specifically killing someone or something.