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wilting

/ˈwɪltɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).

Examples :

"The flowers in the vase are wilting because they haven't had water in days. "
plant nature biology condition

Related Words

Illustration flowers

flowers noun

/ˈflaʊ.əz/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚz/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration strength

strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

Illustration gardener

gardener noun

/ˈɡɑːdnə/ /ˈɡɑɹdnɚ/

One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration impatiens

impatiens noun

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ /ɪmˈpeɪʃns/

Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.

"My grandmother loves to plant bright red impatiens in her garden every summer. "

Illustration petunias

petunias noun

/pəˈtjuːnjəz/ /pəˈtuːnjəz/

Any of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.

"My grandmother's garden is filled with beautiful petunias. "

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affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

Illustration flaccid

flaccid adjective

/ˈflæksɪd/

Flabby.

"After a long, lazy morning, his muscles felt flaccid. "

Illustration multiple

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."