English Meaning & Definitions
Approaching death; at the point of death.
- “The doctor said the patient was dying and had only a few hours left.”
- “She held her dying pet in her arms, comforting it in its final moments.”
Fading away; coming to an end.
- “The dying embers of the fire cast a warm glow on the faces.”
- “He listened to the dying strains of the music as the orchestra finished.”
The process of ceasing to live.
- “He spoke about the dying of the old traditions.”
- “The dying of the light marked the end of the day.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “dying”.
From Old English *dīegan*, from Proto-Germanic *daujaną* 'to die'. The present participle form of 'die'.
Think of 'dyeing' clothes, but with an 'i' instead of 'e' to remember the spelling.
Frequently Asked Questions About “dying”
1. What is the meaning of “dying” in English?
In English, dying (adjective) is defined as: “Approaching death; at the point of death.”.
2. How do you use “dying” in a sentence?
“The doctor said the patient was dying and had only a few hours left.”
3. What are English synonyms of “dying”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “dying”?
From Old English *dīegan*, from Proto-Germanic *daujaną* 'to die'. The present participle form of 'die'.
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