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Meaning of the word dying in English

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dying

US /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the process of ending or ceasing to exist

Example:
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The old traditions are slowly dying out.
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The sound of the engine was dying away.
Synonym:
expiringperishingfadingwaningdeclining

Adjective

1.

at the point of death; about to die

Example:
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The patient was dying, and the family gathered around.
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The old tree was dying after the long drought.
Synonym:
moribundexpiringperishingfailinglanguishing
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Related Word:
dyed-in-the-wool