Guest Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Help with "dilapidate"
dilapidate: to bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin. Can I use dilapidation to describe the state of a dead humans body? "the dilapidation of the body was very severe." If yes, can i please have hard proof. Thank you
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Yes, you can. What proof do you need? Someone else having used it?
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Yes, you can. What proof do you need? Someone else having used it?
This word is mostly used for houses, furniture, and the like. But, don't let that stop you from being creative.
To my ears:
It sounds good if you're describing an old man who's finally croaked after suffering years of mild illnesses,
It sounds bad if you're describing a young, healthy indivi
This word is mostly used for houses, furniture, and the like. But, don't let that stop you from being creative.
To my ears:
It sounds good if you're describing an old man who's finally croaked after suffering years of mild illnesses,
It sounds bad if you're describing a young, healthy indivi
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