die standing up

die stand·ing up

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Definitions of die standing up words

verb without object die standing up to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
verb without object die standing up (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
verb without object die standing up to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
verb without object die standing up to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
verb without object die standing up to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
verb without object die standing up to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down. 1

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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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".

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