die away
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle away
Meanings
Lose intensity until silent
Why “away”? Something slowly becomes weaker until it is gone.
“The applause died away.”
“The siren died away in the distance.”
Don't confuse with
Die away means lose intensity until silent. Die back means lose leaves and branches above ground while the roots survive.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
die back
A contrast learners often mix up
(of a plant) lose leaves and branches above ground while the roots survive
chip away
Same away pattern: fading
Gradually reduce something a little at a time
drift away
Same away pattern: fading
Slip out of awareness slowly; Gradually lose contact with a person or group
eat away
Same away pattern: fading
Gradually destroy something by erosion or worry
ebb away
Same away pattern: fading
Gradually weaken or recede
explain away
Same away pattern: fading
Give reasons that make a problem seem less serious
fade away
Same away pattern: fading
Gradually become less visible, audible or strong
fall away
Same away pattern: fading
Decrease in number or amount
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