English

wither

ˈwɪðɚ
Meaning: to shrivel or dry up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base wither
3rd person singular present withers
Present participle witherring
Past witherred
Will future will wither
Going-to future going to wither
Imperative negative don't wither / do not wither

Example

The flowers began to wither in the hot sun.
The flowers began to wither in the hot sun.

Usage Notes

Used when plants or flowers dry up and die, often from lack of water or too much heat. It can also figuratively mean to lose strength or power.

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