Die

/daɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tool used to shape or cut material, especially in manufacturing or crafting.

The machinist used a die to create the specific shape of the metal part.

A small cube with numbers on each side used in games of chance.

They rolled the die to see who would go first in the game.

verb

To cease to live; to become dead.

The flowers began to die after the frost hit.

To stop functioning or operating.

The old computer will die if it isn't repaired soon.

To experience great emotional pain or disappointment.

I could die of embarrassment when I tripped in front of everyone.

To become numb or inactive.

My arm felt like it was going to die after sitting awkwardly for too long.

Middle English 'dien', from Old English 'dīgan', meaning 'to die'.

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.

death

The end of life.

dead

No longer alive; not functioning.

dying

The process of losing life.

To be extremely tired or exhausted.

I'm so dead after that workout.

To feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.

I'm dying with all this homework.