deadly
смертельный
causing death
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deadly with Russian translation
deadly usage examples
Смертельное цунами обрушилось на побережье, вызвав множество жертв.
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties.
Этим летом смертельная жара перегрузила больницы по всему региону.
The deadly heatwave this summer stressed hospitals across the region.
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deadly belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
deadly synonyms
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Specifies that a condition or injury poses an immediate risk to life; commonly used in medical contexts.
She was admitted with life-threatening injuries.
Can mean 'subject to death' or, in set phrases (mortal wound), 'causing death'; more literary/archaic in some uses.
He suffered a mortal wound.
Used primarily of diseases/stages that are incurable and will lead to death (terminal illness); not used for objects/events.
He was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Refers to substances/animals that contain poison; implies potential to harm or kill but not identical to 'deadly'.
Some mushrooms are poisonous.
General word for something that can cause harm; less specific about fatal outcomes than 'deadly'.
Driving in the storm was dangerous.
Refers to events with severe, large-scale destructive effects; not specifically 'causing death' but often implies serious loss.
The earthquake had catastrophic consequences for the region.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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deadly meaning: what does it mean?
causing death
deadly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
deadly is pronounced as /ˈdɛdli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
deadly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A deadly tsunami hit the coast, causing many casualties. Translation: Смертельное цунами обрушилось на побережье, вызвав множество жертв.
Is deadly part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, deadly (смертельный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is deadly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, deadly (смертельный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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