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- DictionaryWith·er/ˈwiT͟Hər/
verb
- 1. (of a plant) become dry and shriveled: "the grass had withered to an unappealing brown"
- 2. cease to flourish; fall into decay or decline: "programs would wither away if they did not command local support"
The meaning of WITHER is to become dry and sapless; especially : to shrivel from or as if from loss of bodily moisture. How to use wither in a sentence.
Wither definition: to shrivel; fade; decay. See examples of WITHER used in a sentence.
WITHER definition: 1. (to cause) to become weak and dry and decay: 2. to slowly disappear, lose importance, or become…. Learn more.
WITHER meaning: 1. (to cause) to become weak and dry and decay: 2. to slowly disappear, lose importance, or become…. Learn more.
Wither means to shrivel up or shrink. If you forget to water your plants for six weeks, they'll wither — they'll dry up and you probably won't be able to bring them back to life.
1. (Botany) ( intr) (esp of a plant) to droop, wilt, or shrivel up. 2. (often foll by: away) to fade or waste: all hope withered away. 3. ( intr) to decay, decline, or disintegrate. 4. ( tr) to cause to wilt, fade, or lose vitality. 5. ( tr) to abash, esp with a scornful look. 6. ( tr) to harm or damage.
1. (intransitive) (esp of a plant) to droop, wilt, or shrivel up. 2. (intransitive; often foll by away) to fade or waste. all hope withered away. 3. (intransitive) to decay, decline, or disintegrate. 4. (transitive) to cause to wilt, fade, or lose vitality.
To lose vigor or freshness; become wasted or decayed. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To weaken; languish. Affection that soon withered. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (6) Synonyms: stun. numb. benumb. stupefy. petrify. paralyze. fade.
WITHER definition: If a plant withers, it becomes dry and starts to die.. Learn more.
Definition of wither verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
