Definition of the word perishing

Definition of the word perishing

Pronunciation of vocabulary perishing

perishingadjective
sự diệt vong
/ˈperɪʃɪŋ//ˈperɪʃɪŋ/

Origin of the word perishing

The word "perishing" stems from the Old English word "for-wīsan," meaning "to perish, to destroy, to waste away." This word itself was formed from "for" (meaning "away, from") and "wīsan" (meaning "to direct, to lead, to guide"). Over time, "for-wīsan" evolved into "for-wīsan," then "for-wīsan," and finally "perishing." The shift in meaning, from "destroy" to "decay" and eventually "dying," reflects how the word's usage has evolved to encompass the concept of gradual decline and death.

Vocabulary summary perishing

type adjective

meaning (slang) extremely annoying, deadly

example in perishing cold

Example of vocabulary perishingnamespace

extremely cold

Cực lạnh

It's perishing outside!
Nó đang chết dần ở bên ngoài!
I'm perishing!
Tôi đang chết dần!
During the disaster, many people were desperately trying to avoid perishing in the raging floodwaters.
Trong thảm họa, nhiều người đã cố gắng hết sức để tránh chết trong dòng nước lũ dữ dội.
After being stranded in the desert for days, the exhausted traveler narrowly avoided perishing from dehydration.
Sau khi bị mắc kẹt trong sa mạc nhiều ngày, du khách kiệt sức đã thoát chết trong gang tấc vì mất nước.
The fire quickly spread through the abandoned building, leaving everything and everyone in its path perishing in the flames.
Ngọn lửa nhanh chóng lan rộng khắp tòa nhà bỏ hoang, khiến mọi thứ và mọi người trên đường đi đều chết trong biển lửa.