How Do You Spell SLAYS?

Pronunciation: [slˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "slays" is a verb that means to kill or conquer someone or something. It can be spelled as /sleɪz/ in IPA phonetics, where the "s" is pronounced as the voiceless alveolar fricative sound /s/, the "l" as the alveolar lateral approximant sound /l/, the "a" as the open front unrounded vowel sound /eɪ/, and the "y" as the voiced palatal approximant sound /j/. To properly spell "slays", one must remember to use the "s" and "l" sounds for the beginning of the word, followed by the "a" and "y" sounds to complete it.

SLAYS Meaning and Definition

1. Verb (third-person singular simple present slays, present participle slaying, simple past and past participle slayed or slain)

   1. To kill violently or forcefully, typically in a lethal and deliberate manner.

   Example: The brave warrior slays the dragon with his mighty sword.

   2. To defeat or overpower decisively, often in a remarkable or impressive way.

   Example: The talented dancer slays the audience with her breathtaking performance.

   3. (slang, African American Vernacular English) To do something with exceptional skill, style, or confidence, often leaving others awe-struck.

   Example: She absolutely slays the fashion game, effortlessly combining different styles to create unique looks.

   4. (slang) To captivate or impress someone greatly, especially with one's appearance, wit, charm, or talent.

   Example: The charismatic actor slays the crowd with his charming smile and incredible acting skills.

   5. (slang, social media) To succeed or excel at a particular task or activity.

   Example: His new album is slaying the charts, with millions of streams and positive reviews pouring in.

   In general, the term "slays" refers to killing, defeating, impressing, or excelling at something with great skill, force, talent, or impact. The context in which it is used can vary, whether it is related to physical violence, personal achievements, artistic expression, fashion, or engaging an audience. It is often employed informally, particularly in slang and social media, to convey a sense of extraordinary accomplishment or mastery.

Common Misspellings for SLAYS

• solas
• slags
• salways
• slabes
• alays
• slaye
• slways
• xrays
• sayz
• slaysh
• sayis
• sayds
• slaes
• salarys
• swals
• sallys
• dislays
• wsays
• slary
• salahs
• slamms
• saays
• salay
• slayt
• selas
• lwys
• slies
• searys
• slast
• snals
• slayn
• slaks
• splas
• slace
• sayas
• ssays
• slefs
• wlays
• soals
• slales
• slasa
• sauys
• sleas
• sless
• sasys
• saiys
• sdays
• plaays
• seays
• sclaes
• slahs
• sleats
• islays
• slaces
• sleads
• slas
• silas
• slavs
• sleavs
• sylabys
• slacs
• slaesk
• slayes
• steys
• sulcys
• scayh
• Sladd
• skayls
• slads
• slafs
• Slavysm
• slayz
• slayd
• Aldys
• sdaya
• alayss
• ssaya
• alayh
• sweys
• sllss
• slhxs
• klayd
• blayms
• SyFys
• Salkys
• Slidays
• skayps
• Slayp
• Sleayh
• slaeys
• Hldays
• Alayy
• ilayt
• Seayk
• Blaym

Etymology of SLAYS

The word "slays" is a verb form of the word "slay".

The etymology of the word "slay" can be traced back to the Old English word "slēan", meaning "to strike, beat, or kill". This Old English term is similar to the Old Norse word "slā", which had a similar meaning. Both words share a Germanic origin.

Over time, the word "slay" evolved and acquired various meanings. In addition to the original meaning of killing someone, it also came to denote defeating or overcoming someone or something, carrying a sense of mastery or superiority.

The verb form "slays" derives from "slay" and is used to describe the act of killing or defeating someone or something in contemporary English. The word has also developed a figurative usage, particularly in pop culture contexts, where it means to impress, amaze, or perform exceptionally well.

Similar spelling words for SLAYS

• slash,
• sls,
• slezsko,
• slask,
• slush,
• slews,
• sleaze,
• slosh,
• sloss,
• slushy,
• sleazy,
• slacks,
• Sloas,
• sluss.

Conjugate verb Slays

CONDITIONAL

I would slay

we would slay

you would slay

he/she/it would slay

they would slay

FUTURE

I will slay

we will slay

you will slay

he/she/it will slay

they will slay

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slain

we will have slain

you will have slain

he/she/it will have slain

they will have slain

PAST

I slew

we slew

you slew

he/she/it slew

they slew

PAST PERFECT

I had slain

we had slain

you had slain

he/she/it had slain

they had slain

PRESENT

I slay

we slay

you slay

he/she/it slays

they slay

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slain

we have slain

you have slain

he/she/it has slain

they have slain

I am slaying

we are slaying

you are slaying

he/she/it is slaying

they are slaying

I was slaying

we were slaying

you were slaying

he/she/it was slaying

they were slaying

I will be slaying

we will be slaying

you will be slaying

he/she/it will be slaying

they will be slaying

I have been slaying

we have been slaying

you have been slaying

he/she/it has been slaying

they have been slaying

I had been slaying

we had been slaying

you had been slaying

he/she/it had been slaying

they had been slaying

I will have been slaying

we will have been slaying

you will have been slaying

he/she/it will have been slaying

they will have been slaying

I would have slain

we would have slain

you would have slain

he/she/it would have slain

they would have slain

I would be slaying

we would be slaying

you would be slaying

he/she/it would be slaying

they would be slaying

I would have been slaying

we would have been slaying

you would have been slaying

he/she/it would have been slaying

they would have been slaying