noun
Uncommon
decaying
Decaying (noun) means the ongoing process of rotting or gradual deterioration. Example: “The smell of decaying leaves filled the autumn air.”
noun
1
The ongoing process of rotting or gradual deterioration.
"The smell of decaying leaves filled the autumn air."
How to use decaying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of something rotting or falling apart.
Common pairings
decaying leaves
a decaying building
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Word forms
- Plural
- decayings
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Etymology
From "decay" + "-ing."
Rhymes for decaying
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What does “decaying” mean?
The word “decaying” means the ongoing process of rotting or gradual deterioration. In plain terms, the process of something rotting or falling apart.
How do you use “decaying” in a sentence?
Here is “decaying” used in a sentence: “The smell of decaying leaves filled the autumn air.”
What part of speech is “decaying”?
“Decaying” is a noun.
Is “decaying” a common word?
“Decaying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
