CEFR B1

decayed

adjective

Meaning

Rotten or decomposed, especially by the action of bacteria or fungi.

Examples

The smell of decayed leaves filled the damp forest air.
His teeth had decayed from years of neglect and too much sugar.

Synonyms: rotten, decomposed, putrid, foul

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decayed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkeɪd/

Definition

Rotten or decomposed, especially by the action of bacteria or fungi.

Examples

The smell of decayed leaves filled the damp forest air.
His teeth had decayed from years of neglect and too much sugar.
Archaeologists found the decayed remains of an ancient wooden ship.

How to Use decayed

decayed from (prepositional phrase): To have decomposed or become corrupted due to a specific cause. — "The fruit had decayed from exposure to the heat."
decayed by (prepositional phrase): To have decomposed or become corrupted as a result of an agent or process. — "The organic material was decayed by bacteria."

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