dies (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /daɪz/
Definition
To stop living; to pass away.
Examples
The character dies in the final chapter of the book.
Many people fear the day they will die.
If you don't water the plant, it will die.
How to Use dies
- die of (prepositional phrase)
- To die as a result of a particular illness or condition. — "She died of a sudden heart attack."
- die from (prepositional phrase)
- To die as a result of a particular cause. — "He died from his injuries."
- die out (phrasal verb)
- To become extinct or no longer exist. — "Many species of dinosaurs died out millions of years ago."
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