English · Word Candidate

dying

/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dyings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Approaching death; about to die; moribund.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang gần kề cái chết; sắp chết; hấp hối

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Adjective

Examples

The dying dog was put out of his misery with a single shot!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Declining, terminal, or drawing to an end.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang suy giảm, kết thúc

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Adjective

Examples

In the dying moments of daylight I glimpsed a sail on the horizon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process of approaching death; loss of life; death.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình sắp chết; mất mạng; chết

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Noun

Examples

“I'm looking forward to the most fascinating experience in life, which is dying,” he said. “You've got to approach your dying the way you live your life—with curiosity, with hope, with fascination, with courage and with the help of your friends.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dying” mean?

Approaching death; about to die; moribund.

Is “dying” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.