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14 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Degenerate' in a Sentence

"To decline or fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate." more

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As time passed, the old book's pages began to degenerate, making it fragile.
After years of neglect, the old building began to degenerate, with crumbling walls and peeling paint.
The playground equipment can degenerate if not maintained.
Without proper care, the flowers in the garden may degenerate and wilt.
As the city faced economic challenges, the neighborhood's safety began to degenerate, leading to increased crime rates.
The colors of the beautiful painting started to degenerate over time, fading away.
The once vibrant and friendly community began to degenerate into distrust and conflict.
The old book started to degenerate over time, with its pages turning yellow and brittle.
Flowers degenerate without proper care.
The student's behavior started to degenerate as he lost interest in school and stopped completing assignments.
As the old book sat on the shelf for years, its pages began to degenerate and crumble.
Without proper care, the garden soil may degenerate, making it difficult for plants to grow.
The playground equipment began to degenerate due to years of use and exposure to the weather.
As the days passed, the banana in the kitchen began to degenerate, becoming mushy and brown.

Degenerate

dih-jen-uh-reyt
verbTo decline or fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate.

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Last Updated On: December 31, 2023
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