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Uncommonrotten
The correct spelling is rotten.
How to pronounce rotten
adjective
IPA: /ˈɹɒtn̩/
Say it like: Rot-ten
The correct spelling is rotten. Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents. For example: "If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."
Usage Examples
“If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten.”
“His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.”
“That man is a rotten father.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.
- 2.In a state of decay.
- 3.Cruel, mean or immoral.
- 4.Bad or terrible.
adverb
- 1.To an extreme degree.
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