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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy fawr]
- /daɪ fɔr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy fawr]
- /daɪ fɔr/
Definitions of die for words
- verb without object die for to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
- verb without object die for (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
- verb without object die for to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
- verb without object die for to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
- verb without object die for to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
- verb without object die for to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down. 1
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Origin of die for
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English dien, deien < Old Norse deyja. Cf. dead, death
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Parts of speech for Die for
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
die for popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
die for usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for die for
verb die for
- covet — If you covet something, you strongly want to have it for yourself.
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
- dream — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
Antonyms for die for
verb die for
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- abjure — If you abjure something such as a belief or way of life, you state publicly that you will give it up or that you reject it.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- spurn — to reject with disdain; scorn.
- have — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
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