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Rarerotted
The correct spelling is rotted.
How to pronounce rotted
verb
Say it like: Rot-ted
The correct spelling is rotted. To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria. For example: "The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."
Usage Examples
“The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot.”
“Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!”
“to rot vegetable fiber”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
- 2.To decline in function or utility.
- 3.To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
- 4.To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.
- 5.To spend a long period of time (in an unpleasant place).
adjective
- 1.Destroyed or damaged by rot.
- 2.Deeply annoyed or irritated.
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