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die down

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdaɪ ˈdaʊn/

die down means: If noise, wind, or strong feelings do this, they gradually become quieter or weaker.

verb

BECOME WEAKERB2

If noise, wind, or strong feelings do this, they gradually become quieter or weaker.

  • The wind died down.
  • We waited for the applause to die down.
  • Has the excitement died down yet?

Similar words: subside, ease, fade

Common phrases: die down gradually, die down soon, die down overnight

Questions about die down

What does die down mean?

If noise, wind, or strong feelings do this, they gradually become quieter or weaker.

What is die down in other languages?

Türkçe: dinmek · Español: amainar · Français: se calmer · Deutsch: nachlassen · Italiano: placarsi · 日本語: 収まる

How do you pronounce die down?

It is pronounced /ˌdaɪ ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use die down in a sentence?

The wind died down. We waited for the applause to die down.

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