decay (B2)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈkeɪ/
Definition
To rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi; to decline or deteriorate gradually.
Examples
The abandoned house was left to decay, its walls crumbling and windows broken.
Without proper preservation, historical artifacts will inevitably decay over time.
His once-sharp mind began to decay after the illness, leading to memory loss.
How to Use decay
- decay of (prepositional phrase)
- The process of deterioration or decomposition affecting something. — "The decay of the ancient manuscript was a great loss."
- decay into (prepositional phrase)
- To gradually change or become something worse. — "The peaceful protest began to decay into violence."
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