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ALL meanings of die away

die a·way
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  • phrasal verb die away If a sound dies away, it gradually becomes weaker or fainter and finally disappears completely. 3
  • noun die away to become weaker and cease gradually 3
  • intransitivephrasal verbs die away fade, diminish 1
  • verb without object die away to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
  • verb without object die away (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
  • verb without object die away to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
  • verb without object die away to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
  • verb without object die away to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
  • verb without object die away to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down. 1
  • verb without object die away Theology. to lose spiritual life. 1
  • verb without object die away to faint or languish. 1
  • verb without object die away to suffer as if fatally: I'm dying of boredom! 1
  • verb without object die away to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.: I'm dying to see my home again. 1
  • verb without object die away to desire or want keenly or greatly: I'm dying for a cup of coffee. 1
  • idioms die away die hard, to die only after a bitter struggle. to give way or surrender slowly or with difficulty: Childhood beliefs die hard. 1
  • idioms die away die standing up, Theater. (of a performance) to be received with silence rather than applause. 1
  • idioms die away never say die, never give up hope; never abandon one's efforts. 1
  • idioms die away to die for, stunning; remarkable: That dress is to die for. 1
  • verb die away (Intransitive Verb) To die gradually or slowly. 0
  • verb die away (Intransitive Verb) To diminish; to cease gradually. 0
  • verb die away (Transitive Verb) (rare, obsolete) To cause to die; to do away with. 0
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