Definitions

1. verb

past tense of die: to stop living or cease to breathe; to become less active or effective

“The old company was dying, unable to compete with new market entrants.”

2. noun

the process of dying; a state of decline or deterioration

“The patient’s dying was a peaceful experience, surrounded by loved ones.”

3. adjective

near to death; about to die

“The dying fish struggled to find oxygen in the polluted water.”