English · Common Verbs
die
/daɪ/
[/daɪ/]
stop living
Beginnerverb
Definition
To stop living, or for something to fade away or cease. It is a basic verb about the end of life.
Example
The old tree began to die after years of drought and disease.
The old tree began to die after years of drought and disease.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'deyja' (to die), from a Germanic root.
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday verb about the end of life.