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Meaning of rotten stone

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rotten

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɒtn̩//ˈɹɑtn̩/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.

    Example: If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten.

  2. In a state of decay.

    Example: His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.

  3. Cruel, mean or immoral.

    Example: That man is a rotten father.

  4. Bad or terrible.

    Example: It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today.

adverb

Definitions

  1. To an extreme degree.

    Example: That kid is spoilt rotten.