Die of Meaning in English
expression
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈəv
DY-uhv
dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv
DY-ov
Definition
To lose one's life because of a specific cause such as a disease, hunger, or emotional reason.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by the cause (e.g., 'die of cancer', 'die of hunger'). Do not confuse with 'die from', which can be used for external causes or injuries (e.g., 'die from an accident'). 'Die of' is slightly more formal than 'die from', especially for diseases or feelings.
Spanish: morir dePortuguese (BR): morrer dePortuguese (PT): morrer deChinese (Simplified): 死于Chinese (Traditional): 死於Hindi: के कारण मरनाArabic: مات منBengali: ...এ মারা যাওয়া - ...জনিত কারণে মৃত্যুRussian: умереть от - скончаться отJapanese: …で死ぬVietnamese: chết vìKorean: ...으로 죽다Turkish: ...dan ölmekUrdu: ... سے مرناIndonesian: mati karena
Example Sentences
She died of cancer last year.
basic
Many children die of hunger every year.
basic
People can die of a broken heart.
basic
He almost died of laughter during the show.
natural
They say you can't actually die of embarrassment, but it sure feels like it!
natural
After hiking all day, I thought I would die of exhaustion.
natural