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lethal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈliːθəl/

lethal means: Able to cause death.

adjective

CAN KILLB2

Able to cause death.

  • This poison can be lethal.
  • The police found a lethal weapon in his bag.
  • Even a small dose may be lethal to a child.

How to use it: lethal to someone/something (This chemical is lethal to fish.)

Similar words: deadly, fatal

Opposites: nonlethal

Common phrases: lethal weapon, lethal dose, lethal force

CAUSED DEATHB2

Having caused someone or something to die.

  • The snake’s bite was lethal.
  • The infection proved lethal within days.
  • His injuries were lethal despite the doctors’ efforts.

Similar words: fatal, deadly

Opposites: nonfatal

Common phrases: lethal bite, prove lethal, lethal injury

Questions about lethal

What does lethal mean?

Able to cause death.

What is lethal in other languages?

Türkçe: öldürücü · Español: letal · Français: mortel · Deutsch: tödlich · Italiano: letale · 日本語: 致死性の

How do you pronounce lethal?

It is pronounced /ˈliːθəl/.

How do you use lethal in a sentence?

This poison can be lethal. The police found a lethal weapon in his bag.

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