die
Third Person
dies
Present Participle
dying
Past Tense
died
Past Participle
died
1
to no longer be alive
- Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week.
- The old oak tree in the backyard finally died after standing for over a century.
- Despite the efforts of the medical team, the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully.
- Tragically, several people died in the car accident on the highway.
- The soldier sacrificed his life, willing to die for the safety of his comrades.
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2
to suddenly malfunction or stop operating
- The TV died right in the middle of the game.
- The laptop's battery died, so I need to plug it in.
- His flashlight died in the dark woods.
- My phone died during the important conference call.
- The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway.
3
to cease to exist or be forgotten
- The ancient traditions are slowly dying out.
- Her dreams died when she faced the harsh reality.
- With the passage of time, memories of that event have died.
- The language of their ancestors is dying, and few speak it now.
- His once-thriving business is dying due to fierce competition.
4
(of a fire or light) to no longer be burning or shining
- The candle on the table died out, leaving the room in darkness.
- They stared at the fire dying in the fireplace.
- He let the embers of the bonfire die away before heading to bed.
- The streetlight died, and the street became pitch black.
- The lantern's flame died when the oil ran out.
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5
to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone
transitive
- I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
- He's dying to see the new movie in theaters.
- She's dying to try that new restaurant in town.
- They're dying to know the secret you've been keeping.
- We're dying to hear about your latest adventure.