dying

• Descreve algo que está deixando de existir, perdendo força, popularidade, atividade ou vitalidade.

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

1. Approaching deathA2formal

   In the process of dying or near death.

   Moribundo

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

   Sinônimosfadingmoribund

   Antônimosaliveflourishinglivingthriving

2. Intense desire or eagernessB2informal

   Feeling a strong or desperate wish for something.

   Desejo intenso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosachinganxiouscravingdesperateeagerhungryimpatientkeenlongingthirstyyearning

   Antônimosaversedisinclinedindifferentreluctantuninterested

3. Declining or fadingB2formal

   Gradually coming to an end or losing strength.

   Em declínio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiminishingebbingfadingfailingmoribundsinkingwaningweakening

   Antônimosburgeoningflourishinggrowingrevivingstrengtheningthriving

• Substantivo que designa o processo ou o ato de deixar de viver ou de existir; geralmente usado no contexto da morte.

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

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1. Process of deathB2formal

   The process of dying or coming to an end.

   Morrer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeathdeceasedemisedepartureendexpirationpassing

2. Decline or fadingC1formal

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

   Declínio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecaydeclinedemisedeteriorationebbendextinctionfadingpassingwane

   Antônimosflourishinggrowthrebirthrenaissancerenewalresurgencerevivalrisethrivingvitality

• Verbo que indica o fim da vida ou da existência de alguém ou algo.

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

verbo irregular

1. Cease to liveA1formal

   To stop living; to become dead.

   Morrer

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

   Sinônimosbuy the farmcheck outconk outcroakdeceasedepartexpirekick the bucketpass awaypass onperishsuffocate

   Antônimoslivesurvive

2. Stop functioningA2informal

   To stop working or operating, especially suddenly.

   Parar de funcionar

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

   Sinônimosbreak downconk outcrashcut outfailgive outstall

   Antônimosfunctionoperaterunstartwork

3. Become reduced or fadeB1formal

   To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   Diminuir

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

   Sinônimosabatedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadepeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   Antônimosflourishgrowincreaseintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrivewax

4. Be in great need (slang)B2slangamerican

   To have an intense desire or need for something.

   Estar louco para (gíria)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosachecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn

Variantes phrasaldie awaydie downdie offdie out