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Word: Rot
Speech Type: Verb
Old English rotian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rotten; the noun (Middle English) may have come via Scandinavian
rɒt
(chiefly of animal or vegetable matter) decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose
Short Definition:decay by action of bacteria and fungi
Examples:- the chalets were neglected and their woodwork was rotting away
- caries sets in at a weak point and spreads to rot the whole tooth
make fun of; tease
Short Definition:make fun of
Examples:- has anybody been rotting you?
Word: Rot
Speech Type: Noun
rɒt
the process of decaying
Short Definition:process of decaying
Examples:- the leaves were turning black with rot
a process of deterioration; a decline in standards
Short Definition:process of deterioration
Examples:- there is enough talent in the team to stop the rot
- it was when they moved back to the family home that the rot set in
nonsense; rubbish
Short Definition:nonsense
Examples:- don't talk rot
- ‘Rot!’ she said with vehemence
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