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decompose

/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/
de · com · pose ˌdiː · kəm · ˈpoʊz
English Definition
v. to break down into simpler parts
中文释义
分解
Significado en Español
descomponer
한국어 뜻
분해하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân hủy, phân rã
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Example Sentence

Dead leaves decompose and enrich the soil.

枯叶分解后能使土壤更肥沃。

Synonyms
rot decay break down
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “decompose”:

  1. A assemble
  2. B combine
  3. C disintegrate
  4. D construct
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C — disintegrate. “decompose” means v. to break down into simpler parts

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Fallen autumn leaves slowly ______ and enrich the forest soil.

  1. A harden
  2. B decompose
  3. C freeze
  4. D sprout
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B — decompose. “decompose” means v. to break down into simpler parts

Common questions about “decompose”

What does “decompose” mean?

decompose — v. to break down into simpler parts. In Chinese: 分解.

How do you pronounce “decompose”?

decompose is pronounced /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · com · pose.

How do you use “decompose” in a sentence?

Dead leaves decompose and enrich the soil. (枯叶分解后能使土壤更肥沃。)

What are synonyms for “decompose”?

rot, decay, break down — all close in meaning to decompose (v. to break down into simpler parts).

Is “decompose” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. decompose appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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