dieing

die

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Definitions of dieing word

verb without object dieing to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
verb without object dieing (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
verb without object dieing to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
verb without object dieing to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
verb without object dieing to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
verb without object dieing 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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