Meaning of the word deteriorate in English

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deteriorate

US /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
UK /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
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Verb

1.

become progressively worse

Example:
The weather conditions began to deteriorate rapidly.
His health continued to deteriorate despite treatment.
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