Pronunciation

/ˈrɒt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act or process of decomposing; decay. For example: “The fruit began to rot after sitting too long.” 2. A state of decay or rotteness. For example: “The old house was in a state of advanced rot.” 3. (informal) A lie or untruth. For example: “His story was full of rot.”

• Verb: To decay or decompose over time. For example: “The wood rotted away due to moisture.” 2. To deteriorate morally or intellectually. For example: “His mind started to rot after years of isolation.”

Phrases

• “Rotten eggs” is a metaphor for something that is of poor quality or corrupt.
• “Prevent rot” means to avoid decay or spoilage.
• “Rotten apple” is a phrase used to describe a person who has a corrupt or bad influence.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old tree had rotted through the center, making it unsafe to climb.”
• Verb: “The food in the fridge started to rot, so we had to throw it out.”
• Informal: “He told a complete rot about how he got the money.”

Synonyms

• Decompose
• Decay
• Corrupt
• Spoil
• Deteriorate

Antonyms

• Freshen
• Restore
• Improve
• Reinstate
• Maintain