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pining

/ˈpaɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does pining mean?

verb

feeling or showing a strong and often unrequited love or desire for someone or something. feeling a strong sense of longing or yearning.

Example

"She had been pining for him for months, but he barely noticed her."

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