What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dice
Example
We need a pair of dice to play this board game. [dice: noun]
Example
He rolled the dice and got a six. [dice: plural noun]
Example
Dice the potatoes into small cubes for the soup. [dice: verb]
die
Example
I need one more die to complete my set. [die: noun]
Example
All living things will eventually die. [die: verb]
Example
Use the die to cut out the shape from the fabric. [die: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dice is more commonly used than die in everyday language, especially in the context of games. Die is more specialized and used in specific contexts such as discussing mortality or manufacturing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dice and die?
Both dice and die are relatively informal words, but die can have a more serious or formal connotation when used in the context of discussing mortality or death.
