die
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to stop functioning or run out of power.
v.to cease operating due to mechanical failure or exhaustion of a power source.
Simple“My phone is about to die because I forgot my charger at home.”
In context“The engine gave a final shudder and died, leaving us stranded on a deserted stretch of highway in the middle of the night.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to want something or want to do something very badly.
v.to experience an intense or nearly unbearable desire for something.
Simple“I am dying for a cold drink after that long walk in the sun.”
In context“After three months of field research in the jungle, the scientists were dying to return to the comforts of a modern city.”
UsageUsually used in the continuous form: 'dying for' or 'dying to'.
Synonymsyearnlong for - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to laugh a lot or feel very embarrassed.
v.to be overcome by an extreme emotional reaction, such as amusement or mortification.
Simple“I nearly died when I realized I was wearing two different shoes.”
In context“The audience was absolutely dying with laughter as the comedian recounted his disastrous first date.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a small cube with dots on each side used in games of chance.
n.a small, throwable object with multiple marked faces used for generating random numbers in games.
Simple“Roll the die to see how many spaces you can move your piece.”
In context“The player reached for the lone die, knowing that only a six would allow him to win the game on this turn.”
UsageHistorically the singular of 'dice', though 'dice' is now commonly used for both singular and plural.
Teacher's tipIn modern English, many people use 'dice' for one cube, but 'die' remains the standard singular form in formal writing.
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
n.a metal tool used to cut or shape materials in a factory.
n.a specialized tool used in manufacturing to cut, shape, or stamp materials like metal or plastic.
Simple“The factory uses a special die to punch holes in the steel sheets.”
In context“The precision-engineered die ensured that every coin struck during the production run had perfectly crisp edges and clear lettering.”
Usage died aged · died at the age · died in hospital