Meaning & Definition of word "Die"
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Die
/daɪ/
noun:
- 1. A tool used to shape or cut material, especially in manufacturing or crafting.
- Example: The machinist used a die to create the specific shape of the metal part.
- 2. A small cube with numbers on each side used in games of chance.
- Example: They rolled the die to see who would go first in the game.
verb:
- 1. To cease to live; to become dead.
- Example: The flowers began to die after the frost hit.
- 2. To stop functioning or operating.
- Example: The old computer will die if it isn't repaired soon.
- 3. To experience great emotional pain or disappointment.
- Example: I could die of embarrassment when I tripped in front of everyone.
- 4. To become numb or inactive.
- Example: My arm felt like it was going to die after sitting awkwardly for too long.
Etymology
Middle English 'dien', from Old English 'dīgan', meaning 'to die'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
die hard:
To continue to exist or last despite difficulties.
die on your feet:
To refuse to give up or quit despite challenges.
die laughing:
To laugh very hard; to find something extremely funny.
Related Words
death:
The end of life.
dead:
No longer alive; not functioning.
dying:
The process of losing life.
Slang Meanings of die
Meaning: To be extremely tired or exhausted.
Example Sentence: I'm so dead after that workout.
Meaning: To feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Example Sentence: I'm dying with all this homework.