The process of approaching death; loss of life; death.
"The dying leaves crunched underfoot as autumn marked the end of their lives in the forest."
"The dying are often cared for at home by their families before they pass away."
present participle of die
"The old silk dress was dying in a deep shade of crimson after being left out in the rain."
present participle of dye
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
"a dying man"
"his dying wish"
"a dying fire"
"a dying civilization"
Approaching death; about to die; moribund.
"The old oak tree stood dying, its branches bare and brittle against the winter sky."
In plain English: Dying describes something that is about to stop working, failing, or coming to an end very soon.
"The dying embers glowed red in the dark room."
Usage: Use the adjective dying only when describing something or someone that is in the final stages before death, such as a fading light or an ill patient. Do not use it for general decline unless you specifically mean imminent cessation of life rather than gradual deterioration over time.
The word dying is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the verb die. It describes the ongoing action of ceasing to live or the state of being on one's deathbed.