What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wither
Example
The flowers began to wither in the hot sun. [wither: verb]
Example
The company's profits started to wither due to poor management. [wither: verb]
withered
Example
The withered leaves fell from the tree. [withered: adjective]
Example
The withered relationship between the two friends could not be repaired. [withered: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wither is more commonly used than withered in everyday language. Wither is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while withered is less common and tends to be used in more specific situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between wither and withered?
Both wither and withered are relatively formal words, often used in academic or literary contexts to describe the process of decline or deterioration.
