Word Verb
withered
v.
C1 Advanced US /ˈwɪðɝd/ UK /wˈɪðəd/ with·ered
Definition
v.to lose water and become dry, thin, or dead. You often see this happen to plants when they do not get enough water or light.
v.to lose moisture and become dry, shrivelled, or dead. Often describes the physical state of plants or the emotional state of a person.
Examples
“The flowers withered in the heat of the summer.”
“After the long drought, the once-green fields were reduced to a patchwork of withered grass and dry soil.”
“The old man's face was lined with the marks of a life spent in the sun, his skin withered by decades of exposure to the harsh desert winds.”
Real-world usage
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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