Hi what's the difference between "die" and "die out"? Why don't we use "die" in all cases? (Some animals could die out because of climate change)

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Mia

Nov 3, 2021 8:05 AM

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Die out refers to being extinct, the end of a species. :)

November 3, 2021

die out refers to extinction.

November 3, 2021

Hi Sara, die refers to an individual or specific group f individuals, whereas ‘die out’ refers to the extinction of an entire species, or language, or tribal custom when encroaching societies overwhelm the cultural identity of a small ethnic group.

November 3, 2021

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