DYING
/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of DYING
To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
To (stop living and) undergo (a specified death).
"He died a hero's death."
To yearn intensely.
"I'm dying for a packet of crisps."
To colour with dye, or as if with dye.
The process of approaching death; loss of life; less precisely, death.
(with "the") Those who are currently expiring, moribund.
"The battlefield was littered with the dead and dying."
Approaching death; about to die; moribund.
"The dying dog was put out of his misery with a single shot!"
Declining, terminal, or drawing to an end.
"In the dying moments of daylight I glimpsed a sail on the horizon."
Synonyms of DYING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of DYING in a Sentence
- "He died a hero's death."
- "I'm dying for a packet of crisps."
- "The battlefield was littered with the dead and dying."
- "The dying dog was put out of his misery with a single shot!"
Word Details
Is DYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DYING uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DYING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DYING
12 words from the letters in DYING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DYING in Word Games
DYING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DYING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DYING to find 12 additional valid words.