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dies the way one lived

dies the way one lived is the third-person singular simple present indicative of die the way one lived.

Meaning of die the way one lived

Verb

die the way one lived (third-person singular simple present dies the way one lived, present participle dying the way one lived, simple past and past participle died the way one lived)

  1. (idiomatic) To die because of or after doing something characteristic of oneself, especially something that one enjoyed doing.
    • At least the daredevil, who unfortunately failed his famed stunt attempt, died the way he lived.

Questions about dies the way one lived

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Dies the way one lived is the third-person singular simple present indicative of die the way one lived.

Words near dies the way one lived in the dictionary

  1. dies on the vine
  2. dies out
  3. dies prematurely
  4. dies roaring
  5. dies roaring for a priest
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  7. diesel
  8. diesel dyke
  9. diesel dykes
  10. diesel engine
  11. diesel engines

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