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dyeing, dying
dyeing (DIGH ing) (verb)
The act of coloring with a special solution: "Bianca's sister was dyeing her hair with a new color."
"Some people think women have been dyeing their hair for centuries."
dying (DIGH ing) (verb)
1. About to pass on or the drawing to a close of one's life: "Logan's mother was dying from pneumonia."
"Many people are dying from curable diseases for lack of medical attention."
2. To wish or to long for something intensely: "Lucile is dying to wear her new shoes to the dance."Pierre is dying to try dyeing his hair blond.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group D; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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