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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/ · UK /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
Forms: deteriorating, deteriorated
deteriorate means: To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or value.
verb
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To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or value.
- His health began to deteriorate.
- The building deteriorated after years without repairs.
- Will the food deteriorate if we leave it outside?
Questions about deteriorate
What does deteriorate mean?
To gradually become worse in quality, condition, or value.
What is deteriorate in other languages?
Türkçe: kötüleşmek · Español: deteriorarse · Français: se détériorer · Deutsch: sich verschlechtern · Italiano: deteriorarsi · 日本語: 悪化する
How do you pronounce deteriorate?
In American English /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/; in British English /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/.
How do you use deteriorate in a sentence?
His health began to deteriorate. The building deteriorated after years without repairs.
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