Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with decay in American Collocation
decay
noun
uncountable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/dɪˈkeɪ/
fast/slow
gradual
rapid
slow
The city’s trade and shipping fell into rapid decay.
type of decay
dental
moral
natural
physical
radioactive
social
urban
Their website features some fascinating images of urban decay.
tooth
Tooth decay has the highest prevalence of any disease in the world.
cause or speed up decay
accelerate
cause
The micro-organisms which cause decay in organic matter need air to survive.
reach a state of decay
fall into
The Hall was used as a hospital during the Second World War but has fallen into decay.
prevent or reduce decay
prevent
reduce
To prevent tooth decay and gum disease it is necessary to have regular dental visits.