wither
verb (used without object)
to shrivel; fade; decay.
withered
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past participleof wither.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof wither.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
witherverb (used without object)to shrivel; fade; decay. -
a word derived from
wither.
witherverb (used without object)to shrivel; fade; decay.
Example Sentences
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Even the normally lush fields of Somerset withered in the heat.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Yet the league's highest-earning clubs have hardly withered in the face of the challenge from outside the six, and Spurs' pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is a reminder of that.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Locals hoped a fresh injection of money would help rejuvenate communities that have withered for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Without that powerful backing, their trailblazer, along with DSA member Rae Huang, withered on their L.A. revolutionary vine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
He raised his muzzle to catch the scents wafting from the valley: some jays and a few stale elk droppings; several storm-broken spruce; lots of willow herb and withered blueberries.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
