Pronunciation: /diːkəmˈpoʊzd/
verb to break down or rot; to decay
A1 The leaves decomposed on the forest floor.
A2 The compost pile decomposed quickly in the warm weather.
B1 The body decomposed rapidly in the hot sun.
B2 The organic matter decomposed into rich soil over time.
C1 The once beautiful mansion had decomposed into a dilapidated ruin.
C2 The ancient manuscript had decomposed to the point of being unreadable.
adjective having undergone decomposition; decayed
A1 The decomposed leaves on the ground were turning into soil.
A2 The decomposed food in the compost bin smelled terrible.
B1 The decomposed body found in the forest was identified as a missing person.
B2 The decomposed wood of the old barn made it unsafe to enter.
C1 The decomposed organic matter in the soil helped enrich the nutrients for the plants.
C2 The decomposed remains of ancient civilizations provide valuable insights for archaeologists.
formal The organic matter in the compost pile decomposed over time, turning into nutrient-rich soil.
informal I left the fruit out for too long and now it's all decomposed and mushy.
slang That old sandwich in my backpack has probably decomposed by now.
figurative The relationship between the two countries had decomposed beyond repair.
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