die
/daɪ/
UK: [däɪ̯]
die
English
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Definition
To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
Etymology
From Middle English deyen, probably from Old Norse deyja, from Proto-Germanic *dawjaną (“to die”). Displaced native Old English sweltan, whence Modern English swelt, and Old English steorfan, whence modern starve.
Example Sentences
- "Returne with ſpeed, time paſſeth ſwift away, Our life is fraile, and we may dye to day."
- "The cheeks drop in; the body bows; Man dies: nor is there hope in dust: […]"
- "He died of malaria."
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