die
UK: daɪ | US: daɪ
vi. to stop living; to cease existence
n. a tool used for shaping or cutting material (e.g., metal, plastic)
n. (plural dice) a small cube with numbered sides, used in games
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The verb die traces back to Old English dīegan (to perish), from Proto-Germanic dawjaną. Its meaning has remained consistent over centuries. The noun meaning "tool for shaping" derives from Old French de, likely from Latin datum ("something given," i.e., a standardized form). The gaming sense (dice) comes from Old French dé, from Latin datum (referring to the "given" roll outcome). Despite identical spelling, the three meanings evolved independently.
Flowers die without water.
The blacksmith used a die to mold the metal.
She rolled the die and landed on six.
Ancient civilizations believed gods could not die.
The factory produces custom dies for industrial use.