definition of
dying

[1] #1 dying a. in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; "a dying man"; "his dying wish"; "a dying fire"; "a dying civilization". wn

[2] #2 dying n. [death, demise] the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes". wn

[3] #3 dying s. [anxious] eagerly desirous; "anxious to see the new show at the museum"; "dying to hear who won". wn