单词 | go or run to seed |
释义 | (idiom) Definition to lose strength or usefulness If unused, winter radishes run to seed in spring. Synonyms decline Her father's health has declined significantly in recent months. deteriorate There are fears that the situation may deteriorate. degenerate The argument degenerated into a fist fight. decay The work ethic in this country has decayed over the past 30 years. go downhill (informal) go to waste go to pieces let yourself go go to pot This neighbourhood is really going to pot. go to rack and ruin retrogress Additional synonymsin the sense of decay Definition to decline gradually in health, prosperity, or quality The work ethic in this country has decayed over the past 30 years. Synonyms decline, sink, break down, diminish, dissolve, crumble, deteriorate, fall off, dwindle, lessen, wane, disintegrate, degeneratein the sense of degenerate Definition to become degenerate The argument degenerated into a fist fight. Synonyms decline, slip, sink, decrease, deteriorate, worsen, rot, decay, lapse, fall off, regress, go to pot, retrogressin the sense of deteriorate Definition to become worse There are fears that the situation may deteriorate. Synonyms decline, worsen, degenerate, fall, fail, drop, slip, sink, slide, slump, degrade, depreciate, go downhill, go to the dogs (informal), go down the tubes (informal), go to pot, go to rack and ruin, be the worse for wear (informal) Nearby words of |
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