/daɪ/

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Meaning

To stop living and be dead.

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Word origin

From Old Norse deyja, meaning to pass away, which entered English from the Norse settlers.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
deyja

Grammar

Verb typeregular (die, dies, died)

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die: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the English word "die" (To stop living and be dead.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 11: die, run, bring and 7 more words.