decayed in a sentence
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Definition
DECAYED: deteriorated or decomposed due to the effects of time, neglect, or lack of maintenance.
Sample Sentences
- The old wooden beams of the house had decayed beyond repair.
- After years of neglect, the once vibrant garden had decayed into a wild tangle of weeds.
- The scientists studied how the decayed remains of the ancient creature contributed to the ecosystem.
- She was saddened to find that the photographs had decayed, leaving only faint images behind.
- The smell of decayed fruit filled the kitchen, a reminder that it was time to clean out the pantry.
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