Definition of die - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
lifestop living or cease to exist
- Many animals die in the winter.
2.
machinerycease to function
- The car's engine died in the middle of the road..
3.
video gameslose or be eliminated from a game
- He was about to die in the game.
4.
desireRare yearn intensely for somethingRare
- She is dying to see the new movie.
5.
emotionRare US be mortified or shocked by a situationRare US
- I almost died of embarrassment.
6.
comedyRare US fail to evoke laughterRare US
- The comedian's joke died on stage.
7.
legislationRare US expire without being voted onRare US
- The bill will die in committee.
Noun
1.
gamingsmall cube marked with numbers for games
- He rolled the die to advance in the game..
2.
factory equipmentTECH. device that cuts, stamps, or casts parts into a chosen formTECH.
- The machinist replaced the die before stamping more parts.
3.
technologyTECH. chip from a semiconductor waferTECH.
- The engineer examined the die for defects.
4.
architectureTECH. cubical part of a pedestalTECH.
- The statue stood on a beautifully carved die.
Images of die
small cube marked with numbers for games 
chip from a semiconductor wafer 
cubical part of a pedestal
Expressions with die
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fade or disappear slowly
The echoes of the bell die away in the distance..
become less strong or intense
The storm will die down by evening.
lose life because of a cause or person
Many heroes die for their country.
disappear slowly until nothing is left
The sound of the music began to die out.
express conditional death happening before others in a situation
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
die while performing a brave act
He chose to die a hero in the battle.
laugh very hard or uncontrollably
The joke was so funny I thought I would die laughing.
experience intense shame
He felt like he could die of embarrassment when his secret was revealed.
laugh so much it feels like dying
The joke was so funny, I thought I would die of laughter.
feel extremely embarrassed or humiliated
She thought she would die of shame after the mistake.
make every effort to achieve something despite risks
He will climb the mountain or die trying.
be fully committed to something
She lives and dies by her principles.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
wholeheartedly committed and supportive
She is my ride or die friend.
the specific future time of one's death
I will love you until the day I die.
suffer a series of deaths over time
The species began to die off due to habitat loss.
die while still working or being active
He hopes to die with his boots on, never retiring.
strongly refuse to do something, even more than dying
I would sooner die than betray my friends.
feel extreme embarrassment or shame
I wanted to curl up and die when I forgot my lines on stage.
experience death without anyone else present
He feared he would die a lonely death in his old age.
gradually become less important or less common
The tradition began to die a slow death in the modern era.
experience repeated mental suffering or embarrassment
She felt like she would die a thousand deaths during the speech.
persist despite difficulties or opposition
Old traditions die hard in small towns.
to die without achieving anything meaningful
The soldiers did not want to die in vain.
Origin of die
Old English, deagan (to conceal)
Terms with die included in their meaning
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deceased
having been caused to die
die from choking
die because something blocks breathing
die from falling
die after dropping from a high place
initial fatality
the first person to die in an event
cold
die from extreme cold
afterlife
die and be believed to enter heaven
not dying
make sure someone or something does not die or end
death
die, especially in a gentle or euphemistic way
food deprivation
die from lack of food
hunger
die from lack of food
slang killing
cause someone to die deliberately often in a criminal context
danger fear
feel very scared that you might die
killed violently
die because of being hit many times
medical
die because of losing too much blood
sudden death
die suddenly, often by collapsing
violence
kill or cause to die
life
die, especially in a non-violent manner
die suddenly
die especially in a sudden or violent way
danger survival
used to say a person may die if things fail
death
kill suddenly or cause to die
medical
die from the effect of a disease or injury
death event
cause people to die, usually in an accident or disaster
slang for die
die, especially in a sudden way
mortality
person soon to die
Examples of die in a sentence
He feared the fish would die in polluted water. The old computer finally died after years of use. The generator died during the power outage. If you die, you have to restart the level. Players die frequently in this challenging game. I'm dying for a cold drink.
They were dying to hear the results. She would die of shock if she saw this mess. He thought he would die from the awkwardness of the situation. His attempt at humor died during the live broadcast. The sketch died despite the actor's best efforts. The proposal might die if not prioritized. Without support, the amendment will die quietly. She threw the die to start her turn. The die landed on six, making him win. The technician adjusted the die to produce a cleaner edge. This custom die stamps our logo onto every metal plate. The die was crucial for the device's performance. Manufacturing defects in the die can be costly. The architect admired the die's intricate design. Each column was supported by a sturdy die.
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- French:mourir, dé, ...
- German:sterben, Spielwürfel, ...
- Italian:morire, dado, ...
- Spanish:morir, cubilete, ...
- Portuguese:morrer, dado, ...
- Chinese:死亡, 骰子, ...
- Japanese:死ぬ, サイコロ, ...
- Arabic:ماتَ, زَهْر, ...
- Hebrew:לָמוּת, קוּבִּיָּה, ...
- Russian:умереть, игральная кость, ...
- Ukrainian:помирати, гральна кістка, ...
- Hindi:मरना, पासा, ...
Definition of DIE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: diversity, inclusion, and equityRare promoting variety and fairness among peopleRare
- Our company values DIE to promote fairness among all employees.
- DIE initiatives are crucial for modern workplaces.
- The school implemented DIE policies to support all students.
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- French:diversité, inclusion et équité, ...
- German:Vielfalt, Inklusion und Chancengerechtigkeit, ...
- Italian:DIE, ...
- Spanish:DIE, ...
- Portuguese:diversidade, inclusão e equidade, ...
- Chinese:多元、包容与公平, ...
- Japanese:多様性 包摂 公平性, ...
- Arabic:التنوع والشمول والإنصاف, ...
- Hebrew:קִדּוּם גִּוּוּן וְהוֹגְנוּת בֵּין אֲנָשִׁים, ...
- Russian:разнообразие, инклюзия и равенство, ...
- Ukrainian:різноманіття, інклюзія та справедливість, ...
- Hindi:विविधता समावेशन और समानता, ...
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