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wilt

Verb

  1. 1

    wilt

    For a plant such as a flower, grass, etc., to dry out and lose its original color or appearance.

    Korean definition: 꽃이나 풀 같은 식물이 물기가 말라 원래의 색이나 모양을 잃다.

    • I didn't water the flowers, so they wilted.

    • The farmer sweated buckets watering the crops that were wilting from the drought.

  2. 2

    wither away

    For an interest in, or passion for a matter to decrease.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일에 대한 관심이나 기세가 이전보다 줄어들다.

    • As I got older, my interest in movies faded.

    • My resolution to lose weight fizzled out before long.

  3. 3

    shrivel

    To lose one's liveliness due to the weakening of one's physical strength or spirits.

    Korean definition: 몸의 기운이나 기세가 약해 생기가 없어지다.

    • After breaking up with my lover, I gradually withered away.

    • Unable to eat properly because of stress, she withered away day by day.