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dies on

dies on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of die on.

Meaning of die on

Verb

die on (third-person singular simple present dies on, present participle dying on, simple past and past participle died on)

  1. (informal) To die under the care or watch of (someone).
    • I can't handle any more patients dying on me.

Questions about dies on

What is dies on the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Dies on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of die on.

Words near dies on in the dictionary

  1. dies like flies
  2. dies like one lived
  3. dies natalis
  4. dies non
  5. dies off
  6. dies on
  7. dies on one's arse
  8. dies on the vine
  9. dies out
  10. dies prematurely
  11. dies roaring

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