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Deteriorate Meaning for Kids

What Does Deteriorate Mean?

Verb

  • To get worse or not as good as before.
  • To become less healthy or strong.

Deteriorate — Full Explanation

Deteriorate means something is getting worse or not as good as it was before. Like if a toy gets broken and doesn't work well anymore.

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Deteriorate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
खराब होना

kharab hona

बिगड़ना

bigadna

kannada
ಹೀನಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದು (hīnagolluvudu)

hīnagolluvudu

ಕೆಟ್ಟಾಗ (keṭṭāga)

keṭṭāga

ಹೀನವಾಗುವ (hīnavāguva)

hīnavāguva

bengali
অবনতি

abonoti

খারাপ হওয়া

kharap howa

মন্দ হওয়া

mondo howa

📖 Deteriorate Story for Kids

Deteriorate: Understanding the Concept

Deteriorate is a big word, isn’t it? It means something is getting worse or breaking down. Imagine a yummy apple; if we leave it out too long, it might get brown and mushy.

Oh no! That’s it deteriorating! But don’t worry! We can keep our apple fresh by eating it quickly or putting it in the fridge.

Taking Care of Our Belongings

deteriorate.Just like that, we can take care of our toys and books too! Let’s remember to take care of everything we love, so it stays great and doesn’t

What will you take care of today?

Frequently Asked Questions About Deteriorate

What does 'deteriorate' mean?
Deteriorate means to become worse or to decline in quality.
How do you pronounce 'deteriorate'?
You pronounce it as dih-teer-ee-uh-rate.
What is the origin of the word 'deteriorate'?
The word 'deteriorate' comes from the Latin word 'deterior', which means 'worse'.
What is the meaning of 'deteriorate' in Hindi?
The word 'deteriorate' in Hindi is 'बिगड़ना' (Bigadnā).

Facts & Quotes About Deteriorate

Fact: Things can deteriorate, or get worse, if we don't take care of them, like toys left outside in the rain.
Proverb: A stitch in time saves nine. (Fixing problems early can prevent them from getting worse.)
Quote: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt