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rotted

UK
/ˈrɒtɪd/
US
/ˈrɑtɪd/
rotted out
rotted out

Translations

rottedpast participle
UK
/ˈrɒt.ɪd/
US
/ˈrɑː.tɪd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘rot’; clarified more precise part-of-speech label.
pourriAu sens propre; peut aussi s'employer au figuré dans un registre courant.
The rotted wood crumbled easily under the pressure of his hand.
Le bois pourri s'effritait facilement sous la pression de sa main.
corrompuSens figuré, notamment pour des valeurs, des institutions ou des idées.
The rotted ideals of the organization no longer inspired its members.
Les idéaux corrompus de l'organisation n'inspiraient plus ses membres.
Additional translations
décomposéSens concret, plus neutre et descriptif.
Synonyms
decayed
decomposed
putrid
spoiled
foul
moldering
corrupted
rotverb

rotted

Past Simple

rotted
Past Simple
rotted
Past Participle
rotting
Gerund
UK
/rɒt/
US
/rɑt/
The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.
Les pommes tombées ont commencé à pourrir sur le sol.
Additional translations
se décomposerSens littéral, surtout pour une matière organique.
se détériorerAu sens figuré, pour une qualité, un état ou une valeur.
Synonyms
decay
decompose
deteriorate
putrefy
spoil
fester
molder
break down
Antonyms
preserve
repair
fix
rotpast participle

rotted

Derived from the verb; used before nouns to describe something that has decayed
The barn was full of rotted beams.
La grange était מלאה de poutres pourries.
Additional translations
décomposéPlus neutre et plus littéral.
Synonyms
rotten
rotted
decayed
decomposed
putrid
spoiled
moldy
mouldy
rank
foul-smelling
deteriorated
corrupted
tainted
sullied

Definitions

rottedpast participle
Decayed or decomposed, typically as a result of bacterial or fungal action.
The rotted wood crumbled easily under the pressure of his hand.
Having undergone deterioration or decline, often used metaphorically.
The rotted ideals of the organization no longer inspired its members.
rotverb
To undergo decomposition or decay, typically as a result of bacterial or fungal action.
The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.
To deteriorate or decline in quality, condition, or value.
The old house was left to rot after the family moved away.
To cause (something) to decay or decompose.
Continuous exposure to damp can rot the beams of a house.
rotpast participle
Having decayed; decayed.
The barn was full of rotted beams.
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