Definition

verb. to break down into smaller parts over time.

Example Sentence

The fallen tree slowly decomposes in the forest.

Synonyms

rot; decay; disintegrate

Antonyms

preserve; maintain

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Rhymes

  • closes
  • dozes
  • hoses
  • noses
  • poses
  • rosa's
  • rosas
  • rose's
  • roses

  • composes
  • discloses
  • disposes
  • exposes
  • forecloses
  • imposes
  • opposes
  • proposes
  • supposes

  • decomposes
  • presupposes