Deteriorates Meaning in English
word · lemma: deteriorate
Definition
To become worse in quality, value, or condition over time.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and neutral contexts, especially when talking about health, buildings, situations, or relationships. Typical patterns: 'health deteriorates,' 'condition deteriorates.' Not generally used for people themselves, but for their state or environment.
Spanish: deteriorar(se) - empeorarPortuguese (BR): deteriorar - piorarPortuguese (PT): deteriorar - piorarChinese (Simplified): 恶化 - 退化Chinese (Traditional): 惡化 - 退化Hindi: बिगड़नाArabic: يتدهورBengali: অবনতি ঘটে - খারাপ হয়ে যায়Russian: ухудшается - приходит в упадокJapanese: 悪化する - 劣化するVietnamese: xấu đi - xuống cấpKorean: 악화되다 - 나빠지다Turkish: kötüleşir - bozulurUrdu: خراب ہونا - بگڑناIndonesian: memburuk - rusak
Example Sentences
The building deteriorates after years of neglect.
basic
If food is left out, it deteriorates quickly.
basic
Her health deteriorates during the winter.
basic
The situation deteriorates every day we wait.
natural
As the paint ages, it deteriorates and peels off the wall.
natural
If communication breaks down, the relationship deteriorates over time.
natural