DIE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DIE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Die

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old Norse deyja, of Germanic origin; related to dead

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a person, animal, or plant) stop living

Short Definition:

stop living

Examples:
  • he died of tuberculosis
  • trees are dying from acid rain
  • the king died a violent death
Definition:

be very eager for something

Short Definition:

be very eager for

Examples:
  • they must be dying for a drink
  • he's dying to meet you
Definition:

have an orgasm.

Short Definition:

have orgasm

Word: Die

Speech Type: Noun

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