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wither

verb adverb

To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

  2. To cause to shrivel or dry up.

  3. To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.

  4. To become helpless due to emotion.

  5. To make helpless due to emotion.

adverb

  1. Against, in opposition to.

verb

  1. To go against, resist; oppose.

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