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.
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My phone battery is about to die.
Example
I'm dying for a cup of coffee.
die Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using die
Example
I'm dying to see that movie.
dead and buried
completely finished or forgotten
Example
That idea is dead and buried.
Example
The company eventually died a natural death due to lack of funding.
Phrases with die
Example
The storm is starting to die down.
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The dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.
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Old habits die hard.
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.
