die

[daɪ]

die Definition

  • 1to stop living or existing, either suddenly or slowly
  • 2to stop working or functioning properly
  • 3to want or need something very much

Using die: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "die" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He died in a car accident.

  • Example

    The plant will die if you don't water it.

  • Example

    My phone battery is about to die.

  • Example

    I'm dying for a cup of coffee.

die Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for die

Idioms Using die

  • to want to do something very much

    Example

    I'm dying to see that movie.

  • dead and buried

    completely finished or forgotten

    Example

    That idea is dead and buried.

  • to end or disappear without any outside intervention

    Example

    The company eventually died a natural death due to lack of funding.

Phrases with die

  • to become less strong or intense

    Example

    The storm is starting to die down.

  • to disappear completely

    Example

    The dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.

  • to be very difficult to change or get rid of

    Example

    Old habits die hard.

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Summary: die in Brief

The verb 'die' [daɪ] can mean to stop living or existing, to stop working or functioning properly, or to want or need something very much. It has synonyms like 'expire' and 'perish,' and antonyms like 'live' and 'survive.' 'Die' extends into phrases like 'die down,' and idioms like 'be dying to do something,' denoting a strong desire, and 'dead and buried,' meaning completely finished or forgotten.

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