perish — to die, especially in a violent or sudden way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to die, especially in a violent or sudden way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 죽다, 멸망하다 (특히 갑작스럽게)
Korean pronunciation: 페-리쉬 (강세: 페)
Example Sentences
- My diet plan perished the moment I saw the chocolate cake.
- Without water, the plants will perish within days.
- His hopes of becoming a K-pop star perished when he realized he couldn't dance.
perish
VERB//ˈperɪʃ//
to die, especially in a violent or sudden way

Traveler perishing in the desert
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Though old trees perish, we cherish what will flourish!
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Origin
라틴어 'perire'에서 유래했습니다. 'per-(완전히)'와 'ire(가다)'가 합쳐져 '완전히 가버리다', 즉 '사라지다, 죽다'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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“My diet plan perished the moment I saw the chocolate cake.”
“Without water, the plants will perish within days.”
“His hopes of becoming a K-pop star perished when he realized he couldn't dance.”
“The ancient civilization perished due to climate change.”
“My phone battery always perishes at the worst possible moment.”
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