PHRASAL VERB {DIE} {Die away} [become weaker or fainter until no longer heard, felt, etc] The sound of their footsteps eventually died away in the distance. {Die down} [become less violent or intense] All the passengers will be seasick if this storm doesn’t die down.] Wait until all the fuss has died down. / The applause gradually died down. {Die for} [need or want something very much] I’m dying for a cigarette. {Die of / with} [have an intense feeling of something, especially curiosity, hunger or thirst] Is dinner nearly ready? I’m absolutely dying of hunger. {Die out} [gradually cease to exist or be practised, especially in the case of a race, species, tradition, etc] Is the elephant really in danger of dying out? / That old custom died out a long time ago.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 02:26:37 +0000