Pronunciation: /daɪ/
noun the singular of dice.
A1 She bought a new die for playing board games.
A2 The teacher used a numbered die to determine who would answer the question.
B1 The mechanic replaced the worn-out die in the engine to improve performance.
B2 The company invested in a high-quality die to increase production efficiency.
C1 The artisan crafted a custom die for the tabletop gaming community.
C2 The aerospace engineer designed a precision die for manufacturing complex parts.
verb to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead
A1 My cat likes to play with a ball of yarn.
A2 The flowers in the garden need water to grow.
B1 I need to buy some new shoes for the party.
B2 She decided to dye her hair blonde for the summer.
C1 The old tree in the park will eventually die if not cared for properly.
C2 The soldier was willing to die for his country if necessary.
formal The doctor did everything he could to save the patient, but unfortunately, he couldn't prevent him from dying.
informal I heard that poor cat got hit by a car and died.
slang If you eat that spicy food, you're gonna die!
figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer died when she realized she didn't have the talent.
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