Antonyms for dying


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dahy-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaɪ ɪŋ


Definition of dying

Origin :
  • late 13c., "death," verbal noun from die (v.). From mid-15c. as a past participle adjective, "in the process of becoming dead."
  • adj failing, expiring
Example sentences :
  • He thinks you're dying to hear how he made the first thousand of himself.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • For "each age is a dream that is dying, or one that is coming to birth."
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • After what she had done for Prissie, if she had a dying wish—But neither of them had thought of her.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • He was right about one thing: Gracie Dennis had not the slightest idea of dying.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "He took a sorry time in dying," said the man who sat beside him.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • By an inexplicable insight the child seemed to know that he was dying.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Added to all her other new problems of living was this one of dying.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Cusi Coyllur is discovered, fastened to a wall, and in a dying state.
  • Extract from : « Apu Ollantay » by Anonymous
  • A year ago I was called to the bedside of a dying man, old in years and old in sin.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • I do not object in the least to the handcuffs; and, if you are dying to handcuff somebody, handcuff me.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Synonyms for dying

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