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- pronunciation:
- dih
keI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
decays, decaying, decayed |
definition 1: |
to rot or become rotted.
The floor of the forest is covered with leaves that are decaying.- synonyms:
- crumble, decompose, rot, spoil
- similar words:
- corrode, deteriorate, disintegrate
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definition 2: |
to lose health, strength, or excellence.
Her health has decayed over the past year.- synonyms:
- decline, ebb, fail, wane, waste
- similar words:
- weaken
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related words: |
decline, ebb, spoil |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a process of slowly losing quality, strength, or health.
The old house is in decay because no one takes care of it.- synonyms:
- deterioration, ruin
- similar words:
- collapse
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definition 2: |
the process of rotting or condition of being rotted.
Daily brushing helps prevent tooth decay.- similar words:
- corrosion, erosion, ruin
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related words: |
blight |
derivation: |
decayable (adj.) |
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