dying
Translation
about to die, in decline, moribund
Examples
The dying plant needs some water.
The dying plant needs some water.
It is a dying industry.
It is a dying industry.
Her dying wish was to see the sea.
Her dying wish was to see the sea.
Grammar Patterns
((dying)) + noun describes a noun The dying embers glowed in the dark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moribund, expiring, fading; Antonyms: living, thriving, growing
Etymology
From the verb 'to die', from Old English 'dīegan', with the '-ing' suffix forming a present participle/adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a candle flame 'dying' out. It gets smaller and smaller before it disappears.