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die · verb I /dɑɪ/Full view
die
A1 to stop living or existing
Dictionary examples:

Twelve people died in the accident.

She died of/from hunger/cancer/a heart attack/her injuries.

It is a brave person who will die for their beliefs.

Our love will never die.

Learner example:

The pen is very important for me because my grandfather g[a]ve it to me before he died. (Key English Test; A2; French)

be dying for/to do sth ()
B1 to be extremely eager to have or do something
Dictionary examples:

I'm dying to hear your news.

I'm dying for a cup of tea.

Learner example:

Now I have to leave you because I'm dying for a pizza! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)

die down
C2 If something, especially noise or excitement, dies down, it gradually becomes less loud or strong until it stops.
Dictionary example:

She waited for the laughter to die down before she spoke.

Learner example:

Even the best materials wouldn't be able to avoid the deafening noise which does not ever die down. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Catalan)

die out
B2 to become more and more rare and then disappear completely
Dictionary example:

Dinosaurs died out about 65 million years ago.

Learner example:

A second point is that [a] lot of animals are going to die out because of pollution. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

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