withered
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Dried up and shrunken, especially describing a plant that has lost its moisture and life.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
shriveled
wilted
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "By August the _____ flowers in the garden needed to be pulled up."
Answer: withered
In your own words, what does "withered" mean?
Dried up and shrunken, especially describing a plant that has lost its moisture and life.
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