Main entry: death, demise, dying
Definition: the time when something ends
Usage: it was the death of all his plans; a dying of old hopes
Main entry: dying
Definition: in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
Usage: a dying man; his dying wish; a dying fire; a dying civilization
Definition: eagerly desirous
Usage: anxious to see the new show at the museum; dying to hear who won