perish


Definition: Meaning of, perish in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɛrɪʃ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
perish perished perished
Present Participle Third Person Singular
perishing perishes
  1. [intransitive] formal or literary to die, especially in a terrible or sudden way
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] especially British English if rubber or leather perishes, it decays
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  3. perish the thought! spoken old-fashioned used to say that you hope what someone has suggested will never happen
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