Definition of the word withered

Pronunciation of vocabulary withered

witheredadjective

khô héo

/ˈwɪðəd//ˈwɪðərd/

Origin of the word withered

The word "withered" traces its roots back to the Old English word "wīþerian," meaning "to become dry or fade." This word itself is related to the Proto-Germanic word "wīþraz," which meant "weather, storm." The connection lies in the fact that harsh weather conditions cause plants and other things to become dry and withered. Over time, the word evolved from describing the effects of weather to encompassing the broader concept of withering, which can refer to the decline or decay of anything, including physical objects, emotions, and even hopes.

Vocabulary summary withered

typetransitive verb

meaningwither; wither

examplea withered arm

meaningwither

examplegrief has withered his heart: sorrows withered his heart

meaningflummox

exampleto wither someone with a look

typejournalize

meaningwither, fade, wither (trees, flowers)

examplea withered arm

meaningwither, languish (person); wither (beauty); dissipate (hope...)

examplegrief has withered his heart: sorrows withered his heart

Example of vocabulary witherednamespace

meaning

dried up and dead

khô héo và chết

  • withered leaves

    lá héo

meaning

looking old because they are thin and weak and have very dry skin

trông già vì họ gầy, yếu và có làn da rất khô

meaning

thin and weak and not fully developed because of disease

gầy yếu và chưa phát triển đầy đủ vì bệnh tật

  • withered limbs

    chân tay khô héo


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