Dying
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of die; in the process of ceasing to live or function.
“The dying flowers needed water immediately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
Syllables
dy·ing
Related Words
Synonyms
perishingexpiring
Antonyms
birthnascent
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Wordle
Contains Y as vowel, -ING ending pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; good for using Y strategically.
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