Rots

The verb 'rots' describes the process of decay or decomposition, particularly of organic matter, caused by bacteria, fungi, or other organisms. This breakdown leads to a change in the material's structure, often accompanied by a foul odor and softening or disintegration. 'Rots' can also figuratively describe moral or social decay, indicating a decline in standards or values. Furthermore, in a more relaxed sense, it can also mean being damaged from the effects of the sun or the elements.

Rots meaning with examples

• The abandoned apples on the ground began to rot, attracting flies and emitting a sickeningly sweet smell. The farmer was aware of the amount of wastage if left like this so he decided to begin the process of making compost. It's imperative to get rid of anything that rots, it's a health and safety hazard.
• The old wooden fence, exposed to the elements for years, had begun to rot, with parts of the wood crumbling and discolored. The homeowner decided to replace the fence completely to solve the problem of it rotting and also to update the aesthetics. The wood seemed to start to rot after only a few years.
• The political system was seen as corrupt and began to rot from the inside, with scandals eroding public trust. All the politician wanted was power and money, which inevitably lead to the slow rot of everything. Eventually things became too bad to continue with the corrupt system.
• After the long holiday, the holiday makers house had started to rot due to the lack of care. All sorts of organisms had begun to destroy and eat away at the building materials that had allowed people to enjoy the house. It made the homeowner feel uneasy about what had happened.
• The farmer had lost everything and when the farmer returned to the farm, he realised that all the food supply had begun to rot away because of no power or cooling.