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Phrasal Verbs

die away

This page is about the phrasal verb die away

Meaning

If a sound dies away, it gradually gets softer and softer.

Synonym

fade away

For example

  • die away After about five minutes of non-stop cheering and clapping, the applause began to die away and people started to leave the hall.

  • die away I shouted into the cavern and listened as the echo of my voice slowly died away.

Nouns often used as subjects with die away: sound, applause, echo, footsteps, thunder, note, noise

Quick Quiz

The sound of his footsteps died away as he

a. came nearer and nearer

b. walked off into the distance

c. suddenly started walking
a) came nearer and nearer b) walked off into the distance c) suddenly started walking

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Contributor: Matt Errey