die down

Thân thiện

The laughter in the room began to die down.

Definition

1. Verb (intransitive):
   • To gradually become less strong, loud, or intense until it stops or is barely noticeable.
   • (Of a plant) To wither or decay from the tip backward toward the root.

Usage

• This verb describes a natural, gradual process of fading or diminishing. It is intransitive and does not take a direct object. It is often used to describe sounds, emotions, weather conditions, or plant life.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Wait for the wind to die down before you go sailing.
  • The applause finally died down after several minutes.
  • Her anger died down once she heard the full explanation.
  • After the storm passed, the rain died down to a light drizzle.

Advanced Usage

• "to die down" vs. "to die out": While both imply an end, "die down" suggests a reduction in intensity, whereas "die out" suggests complete extinction or disappearance.
  • The rumors died down. (They became less frequent or intense.)
  • The species died out. (It became extinct.)

Variants and Related Words

• Die back (verb): A more specific horticultural term meaning (of a plant) to suffer from a disease that causes the shoots to wither and die, often from the tip inward.
  • The rose bush died back after the harsh frost.

Synonyms

• Subside
• Abate
• Diminish
• Fade
• Wane
• Let up

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Die away: Very similar to "die down," often used for sounds fading into silence.
  • The sound of the music died away in the distance.

Related Idioms

• (Wait for the) dust to settle / die down: To wait for a situation to become calm or clear after an exciting or confusing event.
  • Let's not make a decision now; we should wait for the dust to die down.

Học thuật

Verb

1. become progressively weaker
   • the laughter died down
2. suffer from a disease that kills shoots
   • The plants near the garage are dying back

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