“Dyeing” or “Dying”—Which to use?

“Dyeing” or “Dying”

Overview

dyeing / dying are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

dyeing: (noun) the use of dye to change the color of something permanently.

dying: (adjective) in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be.

Pronunciation

dyeing: d·AY·ih·ng

dying: d·AY·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “dyeing”

…city was textiles; weaving and dyeing cloth, and making bonnets, belts,…
…and to consider Botox and dyeing her hair.
They are effective in dyeing the synthetic fiber nylon, but…
…North was overseer of the Dyeing at the Middlesex Manufacturing Company.
…Canaye and Le Peultre, were dyeing six hundred thousand pieces of…
…1972): joint-managing director of Bombay Dyeing
…fastness requirements, migration ability and dyeing pH.
…fastness, which is useful for dyeing wool materials.
…wet fastness, migration ability, and dyeing pH:
The preparation of woad for dyeing is carried on.

Examples of “dying”

…the nearby towns have begun dying from an unknown malady.
…a retired Rear-Admiral in 1889, dying at the age of 78…
…has her imprisoned for witchcraft, dying in 1532.
…as General Secretary in 1961, dying in early 1963.
…of his see in 1593, dying shortly afterwards.
…that their father George was dying.
…began closing, some miners were dying of lung cancer, emphysema or…
…faints upon reading Counsellor Silvertongue's dying speech at Tyburn (place of…
2018: The Dying of the Light, Harper,
Film of the dying breed of bodgers in the…

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