slain Meaning & Definition
What Does Slain Mean?
Slain is a verb that means past participle of slay. As a noun, it means Those who have been killed. As a noun, it means (with "the") Those who have been killed.
Slain in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sleɪ̯n// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dead, coitize and go to bed with |
| Plural | only |
Slain Definition (Verb)
- past participle of slay
Slain as a Noun
- Those who have been killed.
Noun
- (with "the") Those who have been killed.
Verb
- To kill, murder.
Our foes must all be slain.
- To eradicate or stamp out.
You must slay these thoughts.
- (by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.
- To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
Ha ha! You slay me!
- To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
- To have sex with
Synonyms of Slain
Slain synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Slain
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Slain in a Sentence
Our foes must all be slain.
You must slay these thoughts.
1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.
Ha ha! You slay me!
Word Forms & Grammar
slain
the slain pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Slain
Pronouncing Slain
The standard pronunciation of slain is //sleɪ̯n//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Slain: Your Questions Answered
Is slain a verb or a noun?
Slain is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for slain?
Close synonyms of slain are dead, coitize and go to bed with. See the full list of slain synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slain?
The plural of slain is only.