C1adjective 5K

Lethal

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈliːθl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈliːθl/"]/

Meaning of Lethal

causing or able to cause death

In simple words: Something that can cause death.

Lethal in a sentence

• She had been given a lethal dose of poison.
• Any sharp pointed instrument is potentially a lethal weapon.
• The closure of the factory dealt a lethal blow to the town.
• The snake’s venom is rarely lethal to humans.
• All these knives are absolutely lethal.
• It was a potentially lethal mixture of medications.
• The pesticide is lethal to all insect life.
• He has been sentenced to death by lethal injection.
• You and that car—it's a lethal combination!
• A shift in shopping habits created a lethal cocktail of bankruptcies and store closures.

How to use Lethal

Use 'lethal' to describe something that can kill, like a weapon or poison. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing serious topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think 'lethal' as in 'leave all alive', because it’s the opposite.

Related words

Collocations with Lethal

• be
• prove
• absolutely
• highly
• potentially
• to
• be
• prove
• absolutely
• highly
• potentially
• to

Synonyms for Lethal

• deadly
• mortal
• fatal
• dangerous
• life-threatening

Opposites of Lethal

• safe
• harmless
• non-lethal

Common mistakes with Lethal

• Confused with 'lethal' vs 'fatal'.
• Using it to describe non-dangerous situations.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'leathal'.

Frequently asked questions about Lethal

What does Lethal mean?

Something that can cause death.

What is the definition of Lethal?

causing or able to cause death

How do you use Lethal in a sentence?

She had been given a lethal dose of poison.

Can you give another example of Lethal?

Any sharp pointed instrument is potentially a lethal weapon.

What are synonyms for Lethal?

Common alternatives include deadly, mortal, fatal, dangerous, life-threatening.

What is the opposite of Lethal?

Opposite meanings include safe, harmless, non-lethal.

What words go with Lethal?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, absolutely, highly, potentially, to, be, prove, absolutely, highly, potentially, to.

What are common mistakes when using Lethal?

Confused with 'lethal' vs 'fatal'. Using it to describe non-dangerous situations. Incorrectly spelling it as 'leathal'.

How do you pronounce Lethal?

US: /["/ˈliːθl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈliːθl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lethal?

Use 'lethal' to describe something that can kill, like a weapon or poison. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing serious topics.

What CEFR level is Lethal?

"Lethal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.