Wither: meaning, definitions and examples

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wither

 

[ หˆwษชรฐษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

plant

To become dry and shriveled due to a loss of moisture. It can happen to plants, flowers or leaves.

Synonyms

fade, shrivel, wilt

Examples of usage

  • The flowers withered in the hot sun.
  • The leaves of the plant began to wither after days without water.
Context #2 | Verb

person

To lose vitality, freshness, or strength. It can refer to a person's appearance or health.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, weaken

Examples of usage

  • She felt her youth withering away as she aged.
  • The illness caused him to wither and lose weight rapidly.
Context #3 | Noun

old age

A state of decline or decay, often associated with old age or neglect.

Synonyms

decay, decline, deterioration

Examples of usage

  • The once grand mansion was now in a state of wither and disrepair.
  • He observed the wither of the old man as he sat alone in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "wither" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murchar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเคเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwelken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ layu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ'ัะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ™dnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใŠใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se flรฉtrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marchitarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋“ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vadnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรคdnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžฏ่Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oveneti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ visna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marchitarse

Etymology

The word 'wither' originated from Middle English 'wideren' meaning 'to shrivel', which in turn came from Old English 'wiรฐerian'. The concept of withering has been associated with the loss of vitality, moisture, and strength, leading to a state of decline or decay. Over time, 'wither' has come to symbolize not just physical wilting, but also the gradual weakening or deterioration of various entities, from plants to people.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,295, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.