die
word
/ˈdaɪ/
DY
/dˈaɪ/
DY
Definition
To stop living; when a person, animal, or plant ceases to be alive.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb used in formal and informal contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'die of illness', 'die young', or 'die out' (when a species or tradition disappears). Be careful not to confuse with 'kill', which means to cause death.
Spanish: morirPortuguese (BR): morrerPortuguese (PT): morrerChinese (Simplified): 死Chinese (Traditional): 死Hindi: मर जानाArabic: يموتBengali: মরা - নিভে যাওয়া (বিদ্যুৎ বা যন্ত্রপাতির জন্য)Russian: умереть - погибнутьJapanese: 死ぬVietnamese: chếtKorean: 죽다Turkish: ölmekUrdu: مرناIndonesian: mati
Example Sentences
Many animals die in the winter because of the cold.
basic
My grandfather died last year.
basic
Flowers die if you don’t water them.
basic
If we don’t take care, the traditions might die out.
natural
I thought my phone died, but it just needed charging.
natural
Don’t worry, old laptop batteries don’t really die completely.
natural