rot

Meanings

• noun

  A condition of decay or putrefaction of organic matter.

  - "The compost pile was in a state of rot."
  - "The smell of rot emanated from the garbage can."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɹɑt]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

putrefy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rot
pot , not , spotted , plotted

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Homonyms

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1. rot (Scottish) : round
   

2. rot (Norwegian) : root
   

3. rot (Dutch) : row
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. rot (Scottish) : round
   

2. rot (Norwegian) : root
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rot that leads to same result
rot , rots , rotted , rotting , bit rot , black rot , black rots , brown rot , brown rots , dry-rot , dry-rots , dry-rotted , dry-rotting , dry rot , dry rots , ear rot , ear rots , foot rot , foot rots , noble rot , noble rots

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Forms

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rotter: plural form, rotting: present participle

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Etymology

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Old English rot, roten ‘decay, putrefaction, corruption’.

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Trivia

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1. Rotting organic matter releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

2. The process of rot can take anywhere from a few days to several years, depending on the conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. decay: A natural process of deterioration of organic matter.

2. putrefaction: A process of decomposition of organic matter, often accompanied by a foul smell.

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Culture

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In literature, rot is often used as a metaphor for decay, corruption, or moral decay. In art, it can be represented as a decaying organic matter or a symbol of death.

How to Memorize "rot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of decaying leaves or a garbage can filled with rotting food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the smell of a compost pile or a garbage can.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘Rots Ripe, Organic Matter In Putrefaction’ to remember the meaning of rot.

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