die down

phrasal verb·2 senses·particle down

Meanings

1

Feelings or excitement gradually become calmer

Why “down”? Strong feelings or energy become lower and calmer.

His anger died down after the apology.
His anger gradually faded after the apology.
The excitement died down after a few days.
The excitement gradually faded over the next few days.
2

Become less strong, loud or active

Why “down”? When there is less of something, it goes down. Prices, sound, heat and speed all work this way.

The storm died down by evening.
The storm became less strong by evening.
The crowd noise died down after the speech.
The crowd noise became less loud after the speech.

Don't confuse with

die downdie off

Die down means gradually become calmer or weaker. Die off means gradually all die one after another.

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