rot
verb (used without object)
to undergo decomposition; decay.
rotted
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past participleof rot.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rot.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rotverb (used without object)to undergo decomposition; decay.
Example Sentences
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Once a zone of promise and connection, the web has not only rotted and enshittified, it’s turned into a literal warzone.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
The building was storing millions of pounds of fresh and frozen food such as meat, bread and seafood that rotted after the blaze, prompting complaints, citations and lawsuits over foul odors and pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"We're able to intercept food that would have otherwise rotted in fields or not be used and make it have a social impact."
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Rourke alleged that the floors were rotted, there was no running water in a couple of places there should have been and the place was infested with rodents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
In the center quad, where the lockers, food carts, and tables were located, the skylights cast a yellowish glow into the room, making everything look sick and rotted.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
