dying
Translation
dying, moribund, fading
Examples
The dying plant needs water.
The dying plant needs water.
It is a dying art form.
It is a dying art form.
Her dying wish was to see the ocean.
Her dying wish was to see the ocean.
Grammar Patterns
a/the dying ((noun)) It is a dying art form.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fading, expiring, moribund; Antonyms: living, thriving
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to die', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
It describes not only living things near death, but also things that are coming to an end, like 'a dying art form'.