CEFR B1

wither

verb

Meaning

To become dry and shriveled, often losing strength or vitality.

Examples

The leaves on the old tree began to wither in the late autumn.
His hopes of winning the competition started to wither as his competitors performed better.

Synonyms: dry out, shrivel, fade, decay

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wither (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪðər/

Definition

To become dry and shriveled, often losing strength or vitality.

Examples

The leaves on the old tree began to wither in the late autumn.
His hopes of winning the competition started to wither as his competitors performed better.
Without proper care, the houseplants will wither and die.

How to Use wither

wither away (phrasal verb): To gradually disappear or become weaker. — "The protests began to wither away due to lack of participation."
wither on the vine (idiom): To fail to develop or progress because of neglect or lack of support. — "Without funding, the startup's innovative ideas were left to wither on the vine."

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