perishing

UK
/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

perishingadjective
more perishing
Comp.
most perishing
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/
The perishing wind made it difficult to walk outside.
Ледяной ветер затруднял прогулку на улице.
The perishing cold was unbearable.
Ужасный холод был невыносим.
perishinggerund / present participle
Present participle of the verb ‘perish’ used attributively.
perishingnoun
UK
/ˈpɛr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of perishing.
perishingadverb
Informal intensifier placed before adjectives/adverbs.
perishverb

perishing

Gerund

perished
Past Simple
perished
Past Participle
perishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/
Many soldiers perish in wars.
Многие солдаты погибают на войнах.
Without water, the plants will perish.
Без воды растения погибнут.
Additional translations
Synonyms

Definitions

perishingadjective
Causing extreme discomfort or suffering, often due to cold.
The perishing wind made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Damned; confounded; used as an intensifier to express annoyance or emphasis.
I can’t find that perishing key anywhere.
perishinggerund / present participle
That is perishing or in the process of dying or decaying.
Missionaries were sent to aid the perishing souls.
perishingnoun
The act or process of perishing; destruction, death, or decay.
The perishing of the crops devastated the farming community.
perishingadverb
Very; extremely (used informally for emphasis before adjectives or adverbs).
I’m perishing hungry after the climb.
perishverb
To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner.
Many soldiers perished in the battle.
To deteriorate or spoil, especially food or organic matter.
Without refrigeration, the vegetables will perish quickly.
To cease to exist; to disappear or be lost completely.
Many ancient manuscripts have perished over the centuries.