daɪ daʊn
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- die
- Particle:
- down
- Separable:
- No
What does "die down" mean?
To gradually become less strong, intense, or loud.
Examples
- The wind died down after midnight.
- Wait for the applause to die down before you start speaking.
- The excitement eventually died down.
- Once the controversy dies down, we can revisit the topic.
How to use it
Used for noise, wind, emotions, controversy, or any intensity that lessens.
Similar expressions
subside
abate
diminish
taper off
Opposites
intensify
flare up
escalate
Related phrasal verbs
- turn down
To reduce the volume, heat, or intensity of something
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- go down
To decrease in price, level, or amount
- come down
To decrease in price, level, or amount
- break down
To stop working or functioning (machines, vehicles)
- put down
To place something on a surface
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