🦠decay

Meaning

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example Sentences

The abandoned house slowly began to decay.

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

Example Expressions

tooth decay

Synonyms

rot, spoil, decompose, deteriorate, decline, deterioration, decomposition

Entry 1

rot, spoil, decompose, deteriorate, decline

Entry 2

deterioration, rot, decomposition, decline

Antonyms

grow, flourish, improve, growth, improvement, preservation, renewal

Entry 1

grow, flourish, improve

Entry 2

growth, improvement, preservation, renewal

Collocations

decay process, tooth decay, rapid decay, slow decay, urban decay, prevent decay

Entry 1

decay process, tooth decay, rapid decay, slow decay

Entry 2

tooth decay, urban decay, prevent decay