What does "dying" mean?

1. (ending or disappearing) coming to an end or losing power and importance. 2. (the process of death) the time or process of losing life.

How do you use "dying"?

Commonly used in the phrase 'a dying breed' to describe something becoming rare. Often used as an uncountable noun in philosophical or medical contexts.

dying

adj. · n.

US //ˈdaɪɪŋ// UK //dˈaɪɪŋ// dy·ing

1 ending or disappearing (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

coming to an end or losing power and importance.

declining, terminal, or drawing to a close; often used figuratively for traditions or industries.

Example

The village is trying to save the dying art of handmade lace.

Example

The dying embers of the fire provided just enough light to navigate the cabin without waking the others.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'a dying breed' to describe something becoming rare.
- growing
- emerging
2 the process of death (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the time or process of losing life.

the process of approaching death or the state of being near death.

Example

She spent her career studying the psychology of death and dying.

Example

The documentary explores how different cultures approach the act of dying with various rituals and beliefs.

Usage

Often used as an uncountable noun in philosophical or medical contexts.
- expiration
- passing
- birth

Etymology 1

From die + -ing.

Etymology 2

From dye + -ing.

Word family

Adjectivedying
Adjectiveundying

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