DIEの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

DIE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition verb noun verb 2 verb noun Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In die 1 of 2 verb ˈdī died ; dying ˈdī-iŋ Synonyms of die Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. intransitive verb 1 : to pass from physical life : expire died at the age of 86 die young died from his injuries a dying tree My grandfather died of old age. [=because he was old] 2 a : to pass out of existence : cease Their anger died at these words. b : to disappear or subside gradually — often used with away, down , or out The storm died down. 3 a : sink , languish dying from fatigue b : to long keenly or desperately dying to go c : to be overwhelmed by emotion die of embarrassment 4 a : to cease functioning : stop The motor died and we were stuck. b : to end in failure The bill died in committee. 5 : to become indifferent die to worldly things see also: die hard die on the vine to die for die 2 of 2 noun ˈdī plural dice ˈdīs or dies ˈdīz 1 plural dice : a small cube marked on each face with from one to six spots and used usually in pairs in various games and in gambling by being shaken and thrown to come to rest at random on a flat surface — often used figuratively in expressions concerning chance or the irrevocability of a course of action the die was cast 2 plural dies , architecture : dado sense 1a 3 plural dies : any of various tools or devices for imparting a desired shape, form, or finish to a material or for impressing an object or material: such as a (1) : the larger of a pair of cutting or shaping tools that when moved toward each other produce a desired form in or impress a desired device on an object by pressure or by a blow (2) : a device composed of a pair of such tools b : a hollow internally threaded screw-cutting tool used for forming screw threads c : a mold into which molten metal or other material is forced d : a perforated block through which metal or plastic is drawn or extruded for shaping Synonyms of die Relevance Verb perish fall succumb go expire depart Noun bones See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of die in a Sentence Verb She claims she's not afraid to die . He died in 1892 at the age of 37. People in the town began dying suddenly. He died a violent and painful death. Her secret died with her. He's the last of a dying breed. Noun Each player throws one die . he rolled the die , hoping for a six See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Verb Veterans like Foligno, Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin often bring it up and know how much fans are dying for this organization to go on a run. — Michael Russo, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2026 Polymarket traders have even reported that Nate has a 52% chance of dying in Euphoria Season 3. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster , 27 Apr. 2026 Noun If a roofer falls from a ladder and dies , will anyone in sunny San Diego notice? — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2026 The Carnegie Medal for heroism, for example, has rewarded people’s acts of physical bravery mostly in instances where the would-be rescuer dies and the would-be victim lives. — Cynthia Pury, The Conversation , 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for die Word History Etymology Verb Middle English dien , from or akin to Old Norse deyja to die; akin to Old High German touwen to die Noun Middle English dee , from Anglo-French dé First Known Use Verb 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of die was in the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing die cross my heart and hope to die die away die before one's time die by suicide die down die from / of hunger die hard die in bed die in childbirth die in committee die in one's bed die in one's sleep die intestate die laughing die like flies die of die - off die of / from thirst die on the vine die out do - or - die never say die old habits die hard sine die the die is cast to die for See More Rhymes for die ai aye bae bi buy by bye chai chi cry dry dye See All Rhymes for die Browse Nearby Words didynamous die die away See all Nearby Words Articles Related to die What If There's Only One? Uncommon singular versions of words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition die 1 of 2 verb ˈdī died ; dying ˈdī-iŋ 1 : to stop living : expire died of old age 2 a : to pass out of existence : come to an end their anger was dying down b : to disappear or lessen gradually the wind died down 3 a : to wish eagerly or desperately dying to go b : to be completely overcome with emotion almost died of embarrassment 4 : to stop functioning the motor sputtered and died die 2 of 2 noun ˈdī 1 plural dice ˈdīs : a small cube marked on each side with one to six spots and used usually in pairs in various games — often used figuratively in expressions concerning chance or the absence of possible change in a course of action the die was cast 2 plural dies ˈdīz : any of various devices used for cutting, shaping, or stamping a material or object Etymology Verb Middle English dien "to die," of Norse origin Noun Middle English dee "small cube marked with spots and thrown in gambling, dice," from early French dé (same meaning) Medical Definition die 1 of 2 intransitive verb ˈdī died ; dying ˈdī-iŋ 1 : to suffer total and irreversible loss of the bodily attributes and functions that constitute life 2 : to suffer or face the pains of death die 2 of 2 noun plural dies ˈdīz : any of various tools or devices for imparting a desired shape, form, or finish to a material or for impressing an object or material More from Merriam-Webster on die Nglish: Translation of die for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about die Last Updated: 2 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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