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Term: worsen

Description:

Worsen is a word that mainly functions as a verb, meaning to make something worse or to deteriorate in quality, condition, or state. It is often used to describe a negative change or decline in a situation, condition, or relationship.

Senses:

• Verb (transitive): to make something worse
• Verb (intransitive): to become worse, deteriorate

Usages:

Sense 1: Verb (transitive) - to make something worse

Example sentence 1: The heavy rain worsened the flooding in the area.

Example sentence 2: Stress can worsen existing health conditions.

Example sentence 3: The lack of proper maintenance is only going to worsen the situation.

Sense 2: Verb (intransitive) - to become worse, deteriorate

Example sentence 1: The patient's condition worsened overnight.

Example sentence 2: The weather is expected to worsen throughout the day.

Example sentence 3: The economic situation has been steadily worsening over the past year.

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