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Die

UK /["/daɪ/","/daɪz/","/daɪd/","/ˈdaɪɪŋ/"]/US /["/daɪ/","/daɪz/","/daɪd/","/ˈdaɪɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to stop living

In simple words: To stop living.

Examples

If you don't water the plant, it will die.
I found a die under the couch while cleaning.
You can roll the die to see who goes first in the game.
Each player needs a die to play this board game.
The die landed on six, which is the highest number.

Usage notes

Use 'die' in serious contexts about life and death. Avoid in playful or informal contexts, as it may sound too heavy.

Grammar pattern

die + verb (intransitive)

Memory hint

Think of a die (singular of dice) rolling off the table, as if it's 'dying' from the game.

Collocations

peacefully
suddenly
unexpectedly
be going to
be allowed to
for
from
of
die a natural, violent, etc. death

Synonyms

perish
expire
depart
pass away
slip away

Antonyms

live
survive
thrive

Common mistakes

Confused with 'dye' (coloring something).
Using 'died' incorrectly with living subjects.
Omitting 'to' in phrases like 'to die for something.'