Die off

verb

To gradually disappear or stop existing.

Many small businesses die off in the first year.
Visual representation of "die off" - To gradually disappear or stop existing.

Often appears as...

  • species die off
  • cultures die off
verb

To stop living and go extinct, especially of a group or species.

As the climate changed, the dinosaurs died off.
Visual representation of "die off" - To stop living and go extinct, especially of a group or species.

Often appears as...

  • species die off
  • animals die off
verb

To decline gradually in quantity or intensity.

His enthusiasm for the project seemed to die off after a few months.
Visual representation of "die off" - To decline gradually in quantity or intensity.

Often appears as...

  • interest die off
  • enthusiasm die off
verb

To gradually disappear or stop existing.

Many small businesses die off in the first year.
Visual representation of "die off" - To gradually disappear or stop existing.

Often appears as...

  • species die off
  • cultures die off
verb

To stop living and go extinct, especially of a group or species.

As the climate changed, the dinosaurs died off.
Visual representation of "die off" - To stop living and go extinct, especially of a group or species.

Often appears as...

  • species die off
  • animals die off
verb

To decline gradually in quantity or intensity.

His enthusiasm for the project seemed to die off after a few months.
Visual representation of "die off" - To decline gradually in quantity or intensity.

Often appears as...

  • interest die off
  • enthusiasm die off
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "die off"
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Metaphoric Use

Used metaphorically to describe the end of non-living things like trends or businesses.

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Fashion styles from the 80s have mostly died off.
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Non-Instant End

Indicates a slow process, not sudden termination.

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Old technologies tend to die off as new ones emerge.
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Cultural Phenomena

Can refer to the decline of cultural practices, languages, or traditions over time.

Illustration for Cultural Phenomena
Many ancient languages have died off without written records.
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Metaphoric Use

Used metaphorically to describe the end of non-living things like trends or businesses.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
Fashion styles from the 80s have mostly died off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Instant End

Indicates a slow process, not sudden termination.

Illustration for Non-Instant End
Old technologies tend to die off as new ones emerge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Phenomena

Can refer to the decline of cultural practices, languages, or traditions over time.

Illustration for Cultural Phenomena
Many ancient languages have died off without written records.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphoric Use

Used metaphorically to describe the end of non-living things like trends or businesses.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
Fashion styles from the 80s have mostly died off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Instant End

Indicates a slow process, not sudden termination.

Illustration for Non-Instant End
Old technologies tend to die off as new ones emerge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Phenomena

Can refer to the decline of cultural practices, languages, or traditions over time.

Illustration for Cultural Phenomena
Many ancient languages have died off without written records.
Visual representation of the word "Die off"

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