Advanced ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #630 of 1319

dilapidated (adj.)

in poor condition

Examples

  • A dilapidated barn.

Key rules

  • Dilapidated means in poor condition due to neglect
  • A dilapidated barn, dilapidated buildings
  • Dilapidation is the noun

Common mistakes

  • The house is dilapidation โ†’ The house is dilapidated
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Describing old buildings // Property reports // Urban decay

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