WORSENED

worsened

(adjective) made or become worse; impaired; “troubled by the worsened economic conditions”; “the worsened diplomatic relations”

worse, worsened

(adjective) changed for the worse in health or fitness; “I feel worse today”; “her cold is worse”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

worsened

simple past tense and past participle of worsen

Anagrams

• drownees, endowers, reendows

Source: Wiktionary


WORSEN

Wors"en, v. t.

1. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair. It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened. Southey.

2. To get the better of; to worst. [R.]

Wors"en, v. i.

Definition: To grow or become worse. De Quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.

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