dying

• Описывает то, что со временем становится менее сильным, популярным или активным.

Describes something that is becoming less strong, popular, or active over time.

1. Approaching deathA2formal

   In the process of dying or near death.

   Умирающий

   • The dying man made his final wishes known.
   • She visited her dying grandfather in the hospital.
   • The dying soldier was carried off the battlefield.

   Synonymsfadingmoribund

   Antonymsaliveflourishinglivingthriving

2. Intense desire or eagernessB2informal

   Feeling a strong or desperate wish for something.

   Сильное желание

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the news.
   • He's dying to go to the concert tonight.

   Synonymsachinganxiouscravingdesperateeagerhungryimpatientkeenlongingthirstyyearning

   Antonymsaversedisinclinedindifferentreluctantuninterested

3. Declining or fadingB2formal

   Gradually coming to an end or losing strength.

   Угасающий

   • The dying embers of the fire glowed softly.
   • Interest in the old tradition is dying.
   • The dying light of the sunset painted the sky red.

   Synonymsdiminishingebbingfadingfailingmoribundsinkingwaningweakening

   Antonymsburgeoningflourishinggrowingrevivingstrengtheningthriving

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или акт прекращения жизни или существования, часто в контексте смерти.

A noun referring to the process or act of ceasing to live or exist, often in the context of death.

uncountable

1. Process of deathB2formal

   The process of dying or coming to an end.

   Умирание

   • The dying of the old traditions saddened the community.
   • He witnessed the dying of the fire.
   • The dying of the plants was due to lack of water.

   Synonymsdeathdeceasedemisedepartureendexpirationpassing

2. Decline or fadingC1formal

   The gradual decline or loss of something, like a language or industry.

   Угасание

   • The dying of the local dialect is a cultural loss.
   • They discussed the dying of the coal industry.
   • The dying of ancient crafts needs preservation efforts.

   Synonymsdecaydeclinedemisedeteriorationebbendextinctionfadingpassingwane

   Antonymsflourishinggrowthrebirthrenaissancerenewalresurgencerevivalrisethrivingvitality

• Глагол, обозначающий прекращение жизни или существования.

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing to live or exist.

irregular verb

1. Cease to liveA1formal

   To stop living; to become dead.

   Умереть

   • Many people died in the accident.
   • Her grandfather died last year.
   • Plants die without water.

   Synonymsbuy the farmcheck outconk outcroakdeceasedepartexpirekick the bucketpass awaypass onperishsuffocate

   Antonymslivesurvive

2. Stop functioningA2informal

   To stop working or operating, especially suddenly.

   Перестать работать

   • The engine suddenly died on the highway.
   • My phone battery died during the call.
   • The music died away as the band left the stage.

   Synonymsbreak downconk outcrashcut outfailgive outstall

   Antonymsfunctionoperaterunstartwork

3. Become reduced or fadeB1formal

   To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   Угасать

   • The conversation died down after dinner.
   • The fire slowly died out in the fireplace.
   • Interest in the topic died after the news broke.

   Synonymsabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadepeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   Antonymsflourishgrowincreaseintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrivewax

4. Be in great need (slang)B2slangamerican

   To have an intense desire or need for something.

   Очень хотеть (сленг)

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the gossip.
   • We're dying to see the new movie tonight.

   Synonymsachecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn

Phrasal variantsdie awaydie downdie offdie out