fatal (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪtəl/
Definition
Causing or resulting in death.
Examples
The disease was fatal, and there was no cure.
He suffered fatal injuries in the accident.
A fatal blow ended the duel.
How to Use fatal
- fatal to (prepositional phrase)
- Causing death or destruction to someone or something. — "The disease proved fatal to many of the villagers."
- fatal mistake (collocation)
- A mistake that has very serious or deadly consequences. — "His fatal mistake was underestimating his opponent."
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