dying verb
dy·ing
The verb form of dying is die
D dDefinitions
- verb without object dying to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
- verb without object dying (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
- verb without object dying to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
- verb without object dying to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
- verb without object dying to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
- verb without object dying to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down. 1
- verb without object dying Theology. to lose spiritual life. 1
- verb without object dying to faint or languish. 1
- verb without object dying to suffer as if fatally: I'm dying of boredom! 1
- verb without object dying to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.: I'm dying to see my home again. 1
- verb without object dying to desire or want keenly or greatly: I'm dying for a cup of coffee. 1
- verb with object dying to impress, shape, or cut with a die. 1
- verb dying (nonstandard) present participle of dye (Alternative form of dyeing). 0