rot — to decay or decompose naturally
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decay or decompose naturally
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My brain will rot if I watch more reality TV shows.
- The vegetables in the fridge started to rot after the power went out.
- Don't let your talent rot - use it or lose it!
rot
VERB[/rɑːt/]
to decay or decompose naturally
💡 Concept
The forgotten apples in the basket slowly began to rot under the summer sun.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɒt/
🌳Etymology
Rootrot
🎵Rhyme
hotpotlotspotshot
hot
pot
lot
spot
shot
🔗Collocations
tooth rot
rot away
dry rot
brain rot
stop the rot
rot in hell
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My brain will rot if I watch more reality TV shows.”
“The vegetables in the fridge started to rot after the power went out.”
“Don't let your talent rot - use it or lose it!”
“His excuse was complete rot - nobody believed him.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
decaydecomposespoilputrefydeteriorate
Antonyms
preservemaintainfresh
Related
moldbacteriafermentcorruption
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