Die Definition
die
noun
- a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
- a device used for shaping metal
- a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods
verb
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
- suffer or face the pain of death; "Martyrs may die every day for their faith"
- be brought to or as if to the point of death by an intense emotion such as embarrassment, amusement, or shame; "I was dying with embarrassment when my little lie was discovered"; "We almost died laughing during the show"
- stop operating or functioning; "The engine finally went"; "The car died on the road"; "The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town"; "The coffee maker broke"; "The engine failed on the way to town"; "her eyesight went after the accident"
- feel indifferent towards; "She died to worldly things and eventually entered a monastery"
- languish as with love or desire; "She dying for a cigarette"; "I was dying to leave"
- cut or shape with a die; "Die out leather for belts"
- to be on base at the end of an inning, of a player
- lose sparkle or bouquet; "wine and beer can pall"
- disappear or come to an end; "Their anger died"; "My secret will die with me!"
- suffer spiritual death; be damned (in the religious sense); "Whosoever..believes in me shall never die"
"Die" in song lyrics
See how die is used in real songs:
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"I'm Family Ties for my seeds I'd die"
12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants * -
"That 2 Live music will never die!"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Freedom of speech will never die"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A.
Words that rhyme with die
Usage tips for "die"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "die" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for die to find words that pair well.