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Meaning of 'dying' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dying [ a.]
- In the act of dying; destined to death; mortal; perishable; as, dying bodies.
- Of or pertaining to dying or death; as, dying bed; dying day; dying words; also, simulating a dying state.
2 . Dying [ n.]
- The act of expiring; passage from life to death; loss of life.
3 . Dying [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Die

Meaning of 'dying' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dying [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the time when something ends
Example in sentence:
  • a dying of old hopes;
  • it was the death of all his plans
2 . dying [ a]
Meaning (2):
- in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
Example in sentence:
  • a dying civilization;
  • a dying fire;
  • a dying man;
  • his dying wish
3 . dying [ s]
Meaning (3):
- eagerly desirous
Example in sentence:
  • anxious to see the new show at the museum;
  • dying to hear who won

Nearby Words:

dyingly dyingness

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