CEFR word level

What CEFR level is “killed”?

Q: What CEFR level is "killed"?

"killed" is an estimated B2 (upper-intermediate) English word, based on how frequently it is used. It is roughly the #3255 most common English word.

Q: What does "killed" mean?

verb: To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

Estimated level

upper-intermediate

“killed” is roughly the #3255 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.

Meaning

verb. To put to death; to extinguish the life of.

Example: Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.

Similar words: annihilate, assassinate, bump off.

How the level is decided

The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “killed” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.

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