Meaning of DYING
| Pronunciation: | | 'dIing
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| | Definition: | | [n] the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes" |
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| | Synonyms: | | death, demise |
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| | Antonyms: | | birth | | |
| | See Also: | | end, ending, grave, life, lifespan, lifetime | |
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| | Definition: | | Dying
In this treasury of life-affirming passages, more than 40 celebrated writers, thinkers, and religious figures from various faiths speak eloquently on the nature of dying and provide words of comfort for those left behind. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Dy"ing\, a.
1. In the act of dying; destined to death; mortal;
perishable; as, dying bodies.
2. Of or pertaining to dying or death; as, dying bed; dying
day; dying words; also, simulating a dying state.
\Dy"ing\, n.
The act of expiring; passage from life to death; loss of
life.
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