English Dictionary
Definition die in British English
die
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Words that may cause offence: die
When someone has died, people usually avoid mentioning death directly when they speak to the family and friends of that person. They often say pass away or pass on instead of die, or they use indirect expressions such as ‘I am sorry for your loss’ or ‘I was sorry to hear about your father/mother’.
My grandfather died at the age of 86.
They were ready to die for their country.
Tragically, Keats died young.
Our memory of her will never die.
to kill yourself
