Slain: meaning, definitions and examples

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slain

 

[ sleษชn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Slain is the past participle of the verb 'slay', which means to kill or to cause the death of a person or creature. The term carries a connotation of violence or majesty in the act of killing, often used in literature or historical contexts. It may also imply an act of heroism when used in stories about battles or legendary figures. Slain is frequently used in narratives that describe conflicts or heroic deeds.

Synonyms

destroyed, executed, killed, murdered

Examples of usage

  • The dragon was slain by the brave knight.
  • Many soldiers were slain in the battle.
  • He was slain during the ambush.
  • The monster was swiftly slain by the hero.

Translations

Translations of the word "slain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐ เคกเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช getรถtet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibunuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎบใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muerto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถldรผrรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ดํ•ด๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umorjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drepinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปั‚ั–ั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถldรผrรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asesinado

Etymology

The word 'slain' originates from the Old English term 'slฤ“an' which means 'to strike' or 'to slay'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*slahan', which has similar meanings referring to hitting or striking. The evolution of the term is evident in various Germanic languages; for instance, in Old High German, 'sleihan' means 'to beat' or 'to strike'. As the English language evolved, 'slay' emerged in Middle English, and 'slain' became the past participle form. The word is often found in poetic and literary contexts, especially in narratives involving heroes and monsters, reflecting its rich historical backdrop in Anglo-Saxon literature where valor and battle were significant themes. Over the centuries, 'slain' has retained its dramatic connotation, frequently depicting acts of significant violence or bravery.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,066 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.