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dies

Pronunciation: [daɪz]

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Learn how to use dies in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “life”

(verb) to stop living or to die. This happens when a person or an animal's heart stops beating and they can't breathe anymore. It’s something that happens to everyone eventually.

Example

The old tree finally dies after many years without water.

Example

He didn’t believe that the flowers would die if he watered them every day.

Example

What happens when a plant dies?

Context: “games”

(verb) to lose all your chances or options in a game, meaning you can't keep playing anymore. It's like when your character in a video game can no longer continue because their life is used up.

Example

She lost all her lives and dies in the game, but she was ready to try again.

Example

He didn’t die in the game because he played very carefully.

Example

How many times did your character die before you won the game?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to stop feeling something very strongly, like excitement or interest. When someone says they died laughing, it means they found something very funny.

Example

He dies of laughter every time he hears that joke.

Example

She didn’t die laughing; she just smiled a little.

Example

What made you die of laughter yesterday?

How to pronounce dies

Pronunciation: [daɪz]

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