Die away
verb
To gradually decrease or disappear.
The sound of the car's engine died away as it moved further from the house.
Often appears as...
- sound die away
- light die away
verb
To gradually stop or cease to exist.
The tradition of midday siestas is gradually dying away in Spain.
Often appears as...
- tradition die away
- custom die away
verb
To gradually decrease or disappear.
The sound of the car's engine died away as it moved further from the house.
Often appears as...
- sound die away
- light die away
verb
To gradually stop or cease to exist.
The tradition of midday siestas is gradually dying away in Spain.
Often appears as...
- tradition die away
- custom die away
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Use 'die away' when describing fading sounds, lights, or feelings, often to create atmospheric imagery.
After the concert, the cheers of the crowd slowly died away.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Die away' suggests a slow, natural reduction, not an abrupt end.
The echoes in the valley died away as night fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fading
Can be used metaphorically for feelings that lessen over time.
Her enthusiasm for the project died away after repeated setbacks.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Use 'die away' when describing fading sounds, lights, or feelings, often to create atmospheric imagery.
After the concert, the cheers of the crowd slowly died away.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Die away' suggests a slow, natural reduction, not an abrupt end.
The echoes in the valley died away as night fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fading
Can be used metaphorically for feelings that lessen over time.
Her enthusiasm for the project died away after repeated setbacks.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Perception
Use 'die away' when describing fading sounds, lights, or feelings, often to create atmospheric imagery.
After the concert, the cheers of the crowd slowly died away.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Die away' suggests a slow, natural reduction, not an abrupt end.
The echoes in the valley died away as night fell.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Fading
Can be used metaphorically for feelings that lessen over time.
Her enthusiasm for the project died away after repeated setbacks.
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