dying (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
Ceasing to live; experiencing the process of death.
Examples
The doctor explained that the patient was dying and there was nothing more they could do.
She held her grandmother's hand as she was dying, whispering words of comfort.
Many plants in the desert are dying due to the extreme heat and lack of water.
How to Use dying
- dying of (prepositional phrase)
- Experiencing death due to a specific cause. — "The crops were dying of thirst during the long drought."
- dying out (phrasal verb)
- Becoming extinct or disappearing completely. — "Many languages are dying out as younger generations adopt more dominant ones."
- dying down (phrasal verb)
- Becoming quieter or less intense. — "The storm was dying down by morning, leaving behind a calm sea."
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