died (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /daɪd/

Definition

Stopped living; passed away.

Examples

• My grandfather died last year at the age of 92.

• The ancient tree finally died after standing for centuries.

• The patient died on the operating table.

How to Use died

died of (prepositional phrase)

To stop living because of a specific illness or cause. — "Many people died of the flu during the pandemic."

died from (prepositional phrase)

To stop living because of a specific cause or injury. — "He died from his injuries after the accident."

died down (phrasal verb)

To become less strong or intense. — "The storm finally died down overnight."

died out (phrasal verb)

To become extinct or no longer exist. — "Many species of dinosaurs died out millions of years ago."

Synonyms of died

Words with a similar meaning to died:

• passed away
• perished
• expired
• succumbed

Antonyms of died

Words with the opposite meaning to died:

• lived
• survived

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