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had died vs had die

The correct phrase is "had died." The verb "die" is irregular, and in the past perfect tense, it should be conjugated as "had died." "Had die" is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

had died

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the past perfect tense of the verb "die." It is used to indicate that someone passed away before a certain point in the past.

Examples:

  • He had died before I arrived at the hospital.
  • By the time they found him, he had died.
  • She had died peacefully in her sleep.
  • The patient had died of natural causes.
  • They had died in a tragic accident.

had die

This phrase is not correct in English.


Alternatives:

  • had passed away
  • had expired
  • had departed
  • had left this world
  • had perished

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