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die away

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford Archaic

phr. v.. to become quieter or weaker until you can no longer hear or see it.

phr. v.. to diminish gradually in intensity, volume, or strength until reaching a point of total cessation; typically used for auditory or visual stimuli.


SIMPLE

The sound of the car died away in the distance.

CONTEXTUAL

As the sun set, the cheers from the stadium slowly died away and the park became quiet.

COMPLEX

The applause died away as the conductor raised his baton, signaling the start of the final movement.

Particles
away
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
die + away
Usage

this is an intransitive verb, so it does not take a direct object.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'die down', which suggests a reduction in excitement or activity (like a fire or a storm) rather than a total disappearance of sound.

Pitfall

The music was died away.The music died away.this phrasal verb is intransitive and cannot be used in the passive voice.

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