withered (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪðərd/

Definition

To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled, often due to age or lack of moisture.

Examples

• The plant withered in the intense heat of the desert.

• Her skin had withered over the years, showing the marks of time.

• Without water, the flowers quickly withered and died.

How to Use withered

wither away (phrasal verb)

To gradually disappear or become weaker. — "The old traditions slowly withered away as modern culture took over."

wither on the vine (idiom)

To fail to develop or progress because of neglect or lack of support. — "Without funding, the new project was left to wither on the vine."

Synonyms of withered

Words with a similar meaning to withered:

• shrivel
• fade
• dry up
• shrink

Antonyms of withered

Words with the opposite meaning to withered:

• flourishing
• blooming

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