Question

He would have withered away and died of this want like a plant keep away from sunlight... Explain the significance of these word..

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Answer 1

Answer:

"Withered away" is a phrase that means drying up due to lack of water.

Explanation:

• In the given sentence, the writer is describing the situation of a man who let himself die just like a plant keeps itself away from the water.  
• A plant cannot survive without water, it dries up and dies.
• The man gave himself to death as he had no more hopes.