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wither, decline, fade

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Example Sentences

Example:The plants will wither if they don't receive enough water.

Definition:To become dry, shriveled, and deteriorated; to decay or perish; to be dead or lifeless.

From wither

Example:The population has been declining due to emigration.

Definition:To become less in number, size, strength, or quality; diminish; degenerate.

From decline

Example:The leaves on the trees began to fade as autumn approached.

Definition:To lose color or intensity; grow pale or weak; become dim, faint, or feeble.

From fade