Meaning of 絶える in Japanese

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Definition of 絶える

  1. (v1, vi) to die out; to peter out; to become extinct

    いまはもうこの種のちょうは絶えてしまっている。
    Butterflies of this species are now extinct.

  2. to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off

    この習慣は絶えて久しい。
    This custom became extinct a long time ago.

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