wither — to become dry and shriveled; to fade or decay
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become dry and shriveled; to fade or decay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪðər/
Korean meaning: 시들다, 마르다, 쇠퇴하다
Korean pronunciation: **위**더
Example Sentences
- My houseplant withered because I forgot to water it for three weeks.
- His dreams of becoming a pop star withered after his voice cracked during the audition.
- The teacher's withering stare made the noisy students immediately quiet down.
wither
VERB//ˈwɪðər//
to become dry and shriveled; to fade or decay
Beautiful sunflowers wither in the neglected autumn garden
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Walking hither and thither, watching flowers wither
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Origin
From Middle English 'witheren', likely derived from Old English 'weðer' meaning 'weather' or 'storm'. The word evolved to mean 'to dry up' as if weathered or exposed to harsh conditions.
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“My houseplant withered because I forgot to water it for three weeks.”
“His dreams of becoming a pop star withered after his voice cracked during the audition.”
“The teacher's withering stare made the noisy students immediately quiet down.”
“Without regular practice, even the most talented skills will wither.”
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