To die or cease living
“When I die and they lay me to rest, I'm going to go to the place that's the best.”
To become less strong in strength or intensity
“As the night wore on, the commotion in the streets would gradually die.”
To come to an end, or to disappear completely
“They waited for the storm to die away before trying to move her.”
To stop operating
“Sandra would be driving somewhere, and without warning, the engine would die.”
To be very eager for something
“I would die for a nice, cold drink right about now.”
(die of) To be so overcome with a sensation or emotion as to be incapacitated
“I'm going to die of boredom if I don't get out of here soon.”
Plural for a cube with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance
“He shook his hand and rolled the die which tumbled and landed on a four.”
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