decomposing

Phonetic Respelling: [ dee-kuhm-pohz ]

Definition:

v. to break up or separate into basic components or parts

Sentence:

The leaves at the bottom of the pile have begun decomposing.

More example sentences:

The leaves at the bottom of the pile have begun decomposing.

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According to this book, what is a decomposing saguaro used for?

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Synonyms:

decay; break down; rot

Antonyms:

renew; restore

How many syllables in decomposing?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide decomposing into syllables:

de-com-pos-ing

Decomposing rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- closing
- dozing
- hosing
- nosing
- posing
- rosing
Three Syllable Rhymes
- composing
- disclosing
- disposing
- enclosing
- exposing
- foreclosing
- imposing
- opposing
- proposing
- supposing
Four Syllable Rhymes
- predisposing
- reimposing

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