Rotted
Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːtɪd/
Rotted (verb)
- became soft and broken down because of bacteria or fungi.
Examples
- The fruit rotted in the sun.
- Leaves rotted on the forest floor.
Common collocations: rot away, rot completely, rotted smell, rotted remains
Rotted (adjective)
- in a state of decay, often smelling bad.
Examples
- The rotted wood broke easily.
- Rotted fruit attracts flies.