Pronunciation: /ˈwɪðərd/
verb to become dry and shriveled
A1 The flowers in the garden withered without water.
A2 The old man's strength withered as he grew older.
B1 The once vibrant community withered away after the factory closed down.
B2 Her hopes and dreams withered as she faced one disappointment after another.
C1 The empire's power slowly withered over time, leading to its eventual downfall.
C2 The artist's creativity seemed to have withered, as he struggled to come up with new ideas.
adjective dried up or shriveled due to loss of moisture
A1 The flowers in the garden looked withered from lack of water.
A2 The old man's withered hands trembled as he tried to hold the cup.
B1 The withered leaves on the tree signaled the arrival of autumn.
B2 Her withered appearance belied her true age, as she was only in her forties.
C1 The once lush garden had now become a withered wasteland due to the drought.
C2 The withered branches of the ancient oak tree stood as a testament to the passage of time.
formal The flowers in the garden had withered due to lack of water.
informal The plants in my backyard look so sad and withered.
slang The old tree in the park is totally withered, man.
figurative Her hopes and dreams had withered away after years of disappointment.
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