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
The forgotten apples in the basket slowly began to rot under the summer sun.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'rot' derives from Old English 'rotian', meaning to decay or putrefy. This verb has been used consistently throughout English history to describe the process of organic decomposition and decay.
Breakdown
rotian (to decay) - the Old English infinitive form, with the modern English form 'rot' representing the simplified stem used in present tense conjugation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
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