die
Definition
- n. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
- n. a device used for shaping metal
- n. a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods
- v. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
Word forms
- Past tense
- died
- Past participle
- died
- Present participle
- dying
- Third person singular
- dies
Example sentences
vi.
The flowers in the garden began to die as winter approached.
vt.
He was sad to hear that his favorite pet had died.
n.
We need a die to play this board game.