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Died Meaning in English

word · lemma: die

/ˈdaɪd/
dyd
/dˈaɪd/
dyd

Definition

Stopped living; to no longer be alive. Used when a person, animal, or plant's life ends.

Usage & Nuances

"Died" is the simple past form of "die." Commonly used in the passive sense ("He died yesterday"). More formal or sensitive alternatives: "passed away," "deceased." Not used for inanimate objects (say "broke" or "stopped working").

Example Sentences

My grandfather died last year.

basic

The plant died because it had no water.

basic

Many fish died in the polluted river.

basic

I can’t believe he died so suddenly.

natural

My phone just died—can I borrow yours?

natural

Hundreds of people died in the earthquake last month.

natural