dying
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.coming to an end or losing power and importance.
adj.declining, terminal, or drawing to a close; often used figuratively for traditions or industries.
Simple“The village is trying to save the dying art of handmade lace.”
In context“The dying embers of the fire provided just enough light to navigate the cabin without waking the others.”
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'a dying breed' to describe something becoming rare.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the time or process of losing life.
n.the process of approaching death or the state of being near death.
Simple“She spent her career studying the psychology of death and dying.”
In context“The documentary explores how different cultures approach the act of dying with various rituals and beliefs.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun in philosophical or medical contexts.
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From die + -ing.
From dye + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.