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rotted

/ˈrɒtɪd/

/ˈrɑtɪd/

rottedpast participle

/ˈrɒt.ɪd/

/ˈrɑː.tɪd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘rot’; clarified more precise part-of-speech label.

Translations

гнилой

The rotted wood was no longer usable for construction.

Гнилое дерево больше не годилось для строительства.

испорченный

The rotted fruit attracted many flies.

Испорченные фрукты привлекли много мух.

Additional translations

разложившийся

сгнивший

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rotverb

rotted

Past Simple

rotted

Past Simple

rotted

Past Participle

rotting

Gerund

/rɒt/

/rɑt/

Translations

гнить

The fallen leaves will rot over time.

Опавшие листья со временем сгниют.

разлагаться

The fruit began to rot in the sun.

Фрукты начали разлагаться на солнце.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

break down

Antonyms

preserve

repair

fix

rotpast participle

rotted

Derived from the verb; used before nouns to describe something that has decayed

Definitions

Having decayed; decayed.

The barn was full of rotted beams.

Synonyms

rotnoun

Definitions

The process of decaying or decomposing organic matter.

The rot in the fallen tree was evident as it crumbled underfoot.

A state of deterioration or decline, especially in moral or social conditions.

The rot in the organization became apparent when the corruption scandal broke out.

A disease in plants or animals characterized by decay.

The farmer was concerned about the rot affecting his potato crop.

Nonsense; foolish words or ideas.

Don’t talk rot — of course we can finish on time.

rotgerund / present participle

Definitions

Undergoing decay; decaying.

The rotting leaves emitted a pungent smell.

rotadjective

Definitions

Relating to or caused by rot (decay).

Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.

rotinterjection

Definitions

Used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of something as nonsense.

"Rot!" he exclaimed, slamming the book shut.