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Definition of dying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
end of lifeprocess of approaching death
- The dying of the old man was peaceful and quiet..
2.
completionthe time when something ends or concludes
- The dying of the day was beautiful.
Adjective
1.
near deathapproaching death or the end of life
- The dying patient was surrounded by family.
2.
decliningindicative of the end or the failure of an enterprise or idea
- The dying industries are struggling to survive..
3.
- She was dying to see the new movie.
Expressions with dying
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to be close to death
The old man is dying after a long illness.
very eager or desperate to do something
She was dying to tell him the news.
group becoming less numerous over time
Blacksmiths are a dying breed in modern society.
the final moments of something becoming obsolete
The typewriter industry is in its dying gasp.
wanting a drink very much because of thirst or desire
I'm dying for a drink after that long run!
very eager to find out something
She was dying to know the results of the test.
express strong desire to have a cigarette
I'm dying for a smoke after that long meeting!
for the rest of someone's life until they die
He remembered her kindness to his dying day.
for the rest of one's life
He vowed to love her until his dying day.
the natural light was fading quickly
We hurried home as the daylight was dying fast.
expressing words or actions at the moment of death
He confessed his love with his dying breath.
person acting overly dramatic about their situation
He was being a dying swan about his cold.
promise of telling the truth
I saw him take it, if I'm lying, I'm dying.
embers of a fire that are fading away
We sat by the dying embers of the campfire.
extremely thirsty and in urgent need of water
After the hike, I was dying of thirst.
final request made by someone near death
His dying wish was to see his family together.
final moments of an event or period
He scored the winning goal in the dying seconds of the match.
said or done in the last moments before death
He made a with dying breath confession to his friend.
lasting forever without dying or ending
The never-dying legend inspired generations.
assistance to help someone end their life
The doctor discussed aid in dying with the patient.
last moment of life when someone speaks or exhales
With his dying breath, he forgave his enemies.
suicide with physician-provided lethal drugs
She chose assisted dying after her diagnosis of terminal cancer.
statement made by a dying person about their death
The court accepted his dying declaration as evidence.
weakly hit ball in baseball
The batter hit a dying quail that landed just beyond the infield.
Origin of dying
Old English, dygan (to die)
Terms with dying included in their meaning
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not dying
make sure someone or something does not die or end
literal death
dying over a long time with much suffering
gaming
instance of all players dying in a game
location
place where people go after dying
personal goals
list of things to do before dying
dying
state of being near death
hyperbole
experience extreme fear as if dying
extreme laughter
laugh so much it feels like dying
accident
event of dying from water suffocation
figurative
be in a state of being very close to dying
eternal life
the state of living forever without dying
existence
continue to exist and avoid dying
refusal
strongly refuse to do something, even more than dying
human condition
subject to death or dying
medical
very close to dying or in critical condition
near death
point very close to dying
euphemism for dying
die or pass away
immortality
living forever without dying
dying
nearing death or ceasing to live
dying
die suddenly without warning
near death
be close to death or dying
dying process
to slowly lose physical life until death occurs
life
almost finished or close to dying
critical condition
extremely close to dying or collapse
Examples of dying in a sentence
Witnessing the dying of the tree was heartbreaking. The dying of the year brought reflection and hope. Witnessing the dying of the fire was mesmerizing. The dying tree stood bare in the winter. She comforted her dying pet with gentle words. The dying business couldn't keep up with the competition.
His dying hopes were evident in his eyes. He's dying to hear the latest gossip. They were dying to try the new restaurant.
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- French:agonie, mourant, ...
- German:Sterben, sterbend, ...
- Italian:agonia, morente, ...
- Spanish:muerte, moribundo, ...
- Portuguese:morte, moribundo, ...
- Chinese:临终, 垂死的, ...
- Japanese:死にかけ, 死にかけている, ...
- Arabic:اِحْتِضَار, مُحْتَضَر, ...
- Hebrew:גְּסִיסָה, גּוֹסֵס, ...
- Russian:смерть, умирающий, ...
- Ukrainian:смерть, вмираючий, ...
- Hindi:मरण, मरणासन्न, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of 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, ...
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