dies
Translation
to die, to pass away, to stop working
Examples
A plant dies without enough water.
A plant dies without enough water.
When the battery dies, the toy stops working.
When the battery dies, the toy stops working.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) to cease living from a specific cause He died of cancer.
((from sth.)) to cease living due to an external cause or injury She died from her injuries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pass away, perish, expire; Antonyms: live, survive, be born
Etymology
From Old English 'dīegan', meaning 'to die'. It has Germanic origins.
Memory Tips
Think of a light going out. When something 'dies', its life or power goes out. This applies to people, plants, and even batteries.