die out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Gradually disappear
Why “out”? Something is used until nothing is left. Energy, supply, fire, and time all reach zero.
“That custom has died out.”
“The old dialect died out.”
Don't confuse with
Die out means gradually disappear. Die down means gradually lose intensity.
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“That custom has died out.” What does it mean?
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die down
A contrast learners often mix up
Feelings or excitement gradually become calmer; Become less strong, loud or active
blow out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Extinguish a flame by blowing
burn out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Become exhausted from overwork; (of a fire) Stop burning because there is no fuel left; (of an electrical device) Stop working because of overheating; Destroy a building or vehicle by fire
chill out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Relax and stop being anxious
close out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
End or settle a process or account
conk out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Stop working suddenly, especially of an engine or machine
dry out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
Become or make completely dry
fizzle out
Same out pattern: exhaustion
End weakly after a strong start
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