Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Decays.
Decays - as a noun
The process of gradually becoming inferior
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Example: "The corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsoundness12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disintegration16radioactive decayHypernyms (Closely Related)
nuclear reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decays - as a verb
Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Example: "The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompose16disintegrate14Fall into decay or ruin
Example: "The unoccupied house started to decay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumble13dilapidate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Undergo decay or decomposition
Example: "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The fruit decays quickly in hot weather."
"If you don't brush your teeth regularly, the food stuck between them decays and causes bad breath."
"The abandoned house decays as nature takes over."
"When organic waste is not properly composted, it decays and releases greenhouse gases."
"Without regular maintenance, the wooden fence decays and eventually falls apart."
Word Game Points
Is DECAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DECAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DECAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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