The sound of the footsteps died _________ when the man moved away towards the woods.
The sound of the footsteps died _________ when the man moved away towards the woods.
Explanation
The sound of the footsteps away died when the man moved away towards the woods.
awayدور: to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing
"away" is best to keep the meaning of the original sentence
ND13-07-2023