Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy]
- /daɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy]
- /daɪ/
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
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Origin of dieing
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 Dieing
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dieing 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.
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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