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die out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdaɪ ˈaʊt/

die out means: To disappear completely because no members of a species or group remain alive.

verb

BECOME EXTINCTB2

To disappear completely because no members of a species or group remain alive.

  • That species died out centuries ago.
  • These animals could die out if their forests disappear.
  • The family line died out with its last member.

Similar words: become extinct, disappear

Common phrases: die out completely, die out forever

GRADUALLY DISAPPEARB2

To gradually become less common or weaker until completely gone.

  • The fire slowly died out.
  • Many old customs have died out in this village.
  • Will interest in the game die out after the holidays?

Similar words: fade away, disappear

Common phrases: die out gradually, die out over time

phrase

BECOME EXTINCTB2

To disappear completely because no members of a species or group remain alive.

  • Some ancient animals died out suddenly.
  • This rare plant may die out without protection.
  • The island’s original bird population has died out.

Similar words: become extinct, disappear

Common phrases: die out completely, die out forever

Questions about die out

What does die out mean?

To disappear completely because no members of a species or group remain alive.

What is die out in other languages?

Türkçe: nesli tükenmek · Español: extinguirse · Français: s’éteindre · Deutsch: aussterben · Italiano: estinguersi · 日本語: 絶滅する

How do you pronounce die out?

It is pronounced /ˌdaɪ ˈaʊt/.

How do you use die out in a sentence?

That species died out centuries ago. These animals could die out if their forests disappear.

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