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Die - definition of die by The Free Dictionary Die - definition of die by The Free Dictionary https://www.thefreedictionary.com/die Printer Friendly die Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Legal , Financial , Acronyms , Idioms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . die 1 (dī) intr.v. died , dy·ing (dī′ĭng) , dies 1. To stop living; become dead; expire: plants that died in the first frost of the season. 2. To cease existing, often gradually; fade: The sunlight died in the west. 3. To experience an intense, seemingly unbearable reaction to something: nearly died of embarrassment. 4. Informal To want something very much. Usually used in the progressive aspect: I am dying for a box of chocolates. She was dying to see the exhibit. 5. To stop working or operating: The motor died when we ran out of gas. 6. To become indifferent: had died to all worldly concerns. Phrasal Verbs: die back Botany To be affected by dieback. die down To lose strength; subside: The winds died down. die off To undergo a sudden, sharp decline in population: hypothesized that pesticides were causing bees to die off across the country. die out To cease living or existing completely; become extinct: a theory that explains how the dinosaurs died out; customs that died out with the advent of technology. Idioms: die hard 1. To take a long time in passing out of existence: racial prejudices that die hard. 2. To resist against overwhelming, hopeless odds: radicalism that dies hard. die on the vine To fail, as from lack of support, especially at an early stage: a plan that died on the vine. to die for Informal Remarkable or highly desirable. [Middle English dien , probably from Old Norse deyja ; see dheu- in Indo-European roots .] die 2 (dī ) n. 1. pl. dice (dīs ) a. A small cube marked on each side with from one to six dots, usually used in pairs in gambling and in various other games. b. dice ( used with a sing. verb ) A game of chance using dice. 2. pl. dies A device used for cutting out, forming, or stamping material, especially: a. An engraved metal piece used for impressing a design onto a softer metal, as in coining money. b. One of several component pieces that are fitted into a diestock to cut threads on screws or bolts. c. A part on a machine that punches shaped holes in, cuts, or forms sheet metal, cardboard, or other stock. d. A metal block containing small conical holes through which plastic, metal, or other ductile material is extruded or drawn. 3. pl. dies Architecture The dado of a pedestal, especially when cube-shaped. tr.v. died, die·ing, dies To cut, form, or stamp with or as if with a die. Idioms: load the dice 1. To make an outcome highly probable; predetermine a result: "These factors merely load the dice, upping the odds that a household will fall into a certain ... income distribution" (Thomas G. Exter). 2. To put another at a distinct disadvantage, as through prior maneuver: The dice were loaded against the defendant before the trial. no dice 1. Of no use; futile. 2. Used as a refusal to a request. the die is cast The decision has been made and is irrevocable. [Middle English de , gaming die , from Old French, possibly from Latin datum , given (as by fortune in the roll of the dice) , neuter of datus , past participle of dare , to give ; see dō- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. die ( daɪ ) vb ( mainly intr ) , dies , dying or died 1. (Biology) (of an organism or its cells, organs, etc) to cease all biological activity permanently: she died of pneumonia . 2. (of something inanimate) to cease to exist; come to an end: the memory of her will never die . 3. (often foll by: away, down, or out ) to lose strength, power, or energy, esp by degrees 4. (often foll by: away or down ) to become calm or quiet; subside: the noise slowly died down . 5. (General Engineering) to stop functioning: the engine died . 6. to languish or pine, as with love, longing, etc 7. ( usually foll by of ) informal to be nearly overcome (with laughter, boredom, etc) 8. (Theology) theol to lack spiritual life within the soul, thus separating it from God and leading to eternal punishment 9. ( tr ) to undergo or suffer (a death of a specified kind) (esp in phrases such as die a saintly death ) 10. ( foll by to ) to become indifferent or apathetic (to): to die to the world . 11. never say die informal never give up 12. die hard to cease to exist after resistance or a struggle: old habits die hard . 13. die in harness to die while still working or active, prior to retirement 14. be dying (foll by: for or an infinitive ) to be eager or desperate (for something or to do something): I'm dying to see the new house . 15. to die for informal highly desirable: a salary to die for . [Old English dīegan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse deyja, Old High German touwen ] Usage: It was formerly considered incorrect to use the preposition from after die, but of and from are now both acceptable: he died of/from his injuries die ( daɪ ) n 1. (Tools) a. a shaped block of metal or other hard material used to cut or form metal in a drop forge, press, or similar device b. a tool of metal, silicon carbide, or other hard material with a conical hole through which wires, rods, or tubes are drawn to reduce their diameter 2. (Tools) an internally-threaded tool for cutting external threads. Compare tap 2 6 3. (Metallurgy) a casting mould giving accurate dimensions and a good surface to the object cast. See also die-cast 4. (Architecture) architect the dado of a pedestal, usually cubic 5. (Games, other than specified) another name for dice 2 6. (Gambling, except Cards) another name for dice 2 7. as straight as a die perfectly honest 8. the die is cast the decision that commits a person irrevocably to an action has been taken [C13 dee, from Old French de, perhaps from Vulgar Latin datum (unattested) a piece in games, noun use of past participle of Latin dare to play] Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 die 1 (daɪ) v.i. died, dy•ing. 1. to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of vital functions; become dead. 2. to cease to exist; vanish: The happy look died on her face. 3. to lose force, strength, or active qualities. 4. to cease to function; stop: The engine died. 5. to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usu. fol. by away, out, or down ). 6. to faint or languish. 7. to suffer as if fatally: I'm dying of boredom! 8. to pine with desire, love, longing, etc. 9. to desire keenly: I'm dying for a cup of coffee. 10. Theol. to lose spiritual life. 11. to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 12. die away, (of a sound) to become fainter and then cease altogether. 13. die down, to become calm or quiet; subside. 14. die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced. 15. die out, a. to cease to exist; become extinct. b. to die away; fade; subside. Idioms: 1. die hard, to give way or cease to exist only slowly or after a bitter struggle: Childhood beliefs die hard. 2. die on the vine, (of an idea, plan, or the like) to be rejected or ignored before having a chance to be developed. 3. to die for, stunning, remarkable: That dress is to die for. [1150–1200; Middle English dien, deien < Old Norse deyja; akin to dead , death ] syn: die , perish mean to relinquish life. To die is to cease to live from any cause or circumstance; it is used figuratively of anything that has once displayed activity: He died of cancer. Her anger died. perish , a more literary term, implies death under harsh circumstances such as hunger or violence; figuratively, it connotes permanent disappearance: Hardship caused many pioneers to perish. Ancient Egyptian civilization has perished . die 2 (daɪ) n., pl. dies for 1,2,4 ; dice for 3 ; n. 1. a. any of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine. b. a hollow device of steel for cutting the threads of bolts or the like. c. a steel block or plate with small conical holes through which wire, plastic rods, etc., are drawn. 2. an engraved stamp for impressing a design upon some softer material. 3. sing. of dice. 4. dado (def. 1). v.t. 5. to impress, shape, or cut with a die. Idioms: the die is cast, the irrevocable decision has been made. [1300–50; Middle English de < Old French de(i) ] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. die When a person, animal, or plant dies , they stop living. When a person, animal, or plant is dying , they are so ill or injured that they will not live much longer. The other forms of die are dies , dying , died . Blake died in January, aged 76. The elm trees are all dying . When someone dies as a result of a disease or injury, you can say that they die of the disease or injury or die from it. An old woman dying of cancer was taken into hospital. Simon Martin died from brain injuries caused by blows to the head. Don't use any preposition except of or from after die in sentences like these. You say that someone dies of hunger or thirst, or dies of natural causes. Don't use 'die from'. Millions of children are dying of hunger. See dead die – dye These words are both pronounced (/d a ɪ /). 1. 'die' Die is a verb. When a person, animal, or plant dies, they stop living. The other forms of 'die' are dies, dying, died. See die, dead 2. 'dye' Dye is both a noun and a verb. If you dye something such as hair or cloth, you change its colour by soaking it in a coloured liquid. This liquid is called a dye. The other forms of the verb 'dye' are dyes, dyeing, dyed. She mixed finely pounded indigo