dying
n. B1 Intermediate US //ˈdaɪɪŋ// UK //dˈaɪɪŋ// dy·ing
n. reaching the end of life or coming to an end. You use this to describe someone who is very sick or something that is stopping forever.
n. approaching death or the end of existence; experiencing a terminal decline.
The dying plant needs water immediately.
The doctor spent the afternoon providing comfort to the dying patient and their family.
As the sun set, the dying light cast long, purple shadows across the valley, signaling the end of the long summer day.
From die + -ing.
From dye + -ing.
Usage
Commonly used as a participial adjective before a noun; can also describe a fading tradition or industry.
Pitfall
He is dieingHe is dyingThe spelling of the present participle of 'die' changes the 'ie' to 'y' before adding 'ing'.