dying

American  

[dahy-ing] / ˈdaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. ceasing to live; approaching death; expiring.

   a dying man.

2. of, relating to, or associated with death.

   his dying hour.

3. given, uttered, or manifested just before death.

   her dying words.

4. drawing to a close; ending.

   the dying year.

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noun

1. the act or process of ceasing to live, ending, or drawing to a close.

dying British  

/ ˈdaɪɪŋ /

verb

1. the present participle of die 1

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adjective

1. relating to or occurring at the moment of death

   a dying wish

dying Idioms  

1. see under die.

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Other Word Forms

• half-dying adjective

Etymology

Origin of dying

1250–1300; Middle English. See die ¹, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“The longer it is for me to get it, the more my brain is dying,” said Lauren Holder, 40, of Clemmons, N.C., who tested positive for the Huntington’s gene two decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

How Taylor Swift saved a dying shopping mall.

From MarketWatch

Basically, this mascot is carrying the flag for a quixotic battle to save a dying industry.

From Los Angeles Times

It tells the story of a man walking the length of England to bid farewell to a dying friend, and his own journey of healing along the way.

From BBC

Despite investment into Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, he says the "problem isn't getting sorted" and "people are dying without any dignity".

From BBC

Related Words

• death
• decease
• demise
• expiration
• loss of life
• passing