Die vs Dye
Die – It can be used both as a verb and a noun. Both usages have different meanings. Both are explained below.
As a verb
Die – to stop living, to end life in a particular condition, or to suffer a specified kind of death
For e.g.:1. Mahatma Gandhi died in 1948 at the age of 78.
2. The fish in this river began dying suddenly because of the toxic waste mixing in the water.
As a noun
Die – singular form of dice
For e.g.:1. My friend used only a single die to win a game of Poker.
2. I won this car in a game of dice.
Die – a tool that is used to cut, shape, or stamp a material or an object
For e.g.:1. Automobile parts are cut into shape by using metal dies.
2. All jewellery making factories use the die stamping technique.
Dye – It is used both as a noun and as a verb.
As a noun
Dye - It refers to a natural or synthetic substance used to add colour to or change the colour of something.
For e.g.: 1. My father always prefers natural dyes because they are less toxic than synthetic dyes.
2. The latest trend in the fashion industry is to apply blonde hair dye.
As a verb
Dye - It is used to indicate adding a colour to something or changing the colour of something by soaking it in a dye solution.
For e.g.: 1. Osama Bin Laden had dyed his hair black to conceal his identity.
2. My school Principal has been dyeing his hair black for years to look young and energetic.
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word1. My neighbour _______(died/dyed) of heart attack yesterday.
View Answer / Hide Answer2. I am _______ (dying/dyeing) to dance in front of my dance teacher.
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View Answer / Hide Answer5. Synthetic ________ (dies/dyes) are much costlier than the natural ones.
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