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Meaning of the word rot in English

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rot

US /rɑːt/
UK /rɑːt/
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Verb

1.

decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose.

Example:
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The apples were left to rot on the ground.
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Damp conditions will make wood rot quickly.
Synonym:
decaydecomposespoilputrefyperish
2.

(of a person or society) gradually decline in quality or degenerate.

Example:
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The whole system is starting to rot from within.
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He felt his mind rot away in idleness.
Synonym:
degeneratedeclinedeterioratedecayworsen

Noun

1.

decay; decomposition.

Example:
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The smell of rot filled the air.
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There was a lot of wood rot in the old house.
Synonym:
decaydecompositionputrefactionspoilage
2.

nonsense; rubbish.

Example:
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Don't talk such rot!
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His arguments were pure rot.
Synonym:
nonsenserubbishbunkbalderdashdrivel
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