How Do You Spell WORSENS?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːsənz] (IPA)

The word worsens, meaning to become more severe or unfavorable, is spelled with a single s, not a double s. The IPA transcription of this word is /ˈwɔrsənz/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-o sound as in "ball" followed by the consonant sound of "r". The second syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound as in "a" and is followed by the "n" sound. Remember, it is essential to spell the word "worsens" with only one "s."

WORSENS Meaning and Definition

  1. Worsens is a verb that refers to the act or process of making something worse, more severe, or of lower quality. It indicates a deterioration or decline in the condition, state, or overall quality of something. The term is commonly used to describe the negative progression or degeneration of a situation, circumstance, health condition, or overall well-being.

    When something worsens, it suggests a negative shift from a previous state or an exacerbation of an existing problem or situation. This can involve various aspects such as physical health, mental state, economic conditions, environmental factors, or social circumstances.

    For example, if an individual's health worsens, it means their condition has deteriorated or become more serious in some way. Similarly, if the condition of a political crisis worsens, it implies that the situation has become more unstable, volatile, or difficult to manage. Worsening can also apply to the downgrade in quality, like when the taste of food worsens due to overcooking or improper storage.

    The term "worsens" highlights the negative impact of altering conditions, often emphasizing the unfavorable outcome or consequence that arises as a result. It is used to describe a decline, aggravation, or regression in various contexts, indicating a negative change and a departure from a previous, more favorable state or condition.

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Etymology of WORSENS

The word "worsens" is formed from the base word "worse" combined with the suffix "-en" and the inflectional ending "-s".

The base word "worse" comes from the Old English word "wyrsa", which means "inferior" or "less good". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "werþsaz".

The suffix "-en" is derived from Old English and is used to form verbs, indicating the process of becoming or making something.

The inflectional ending "-s" is a common English suffix used to indicate the third-person singular present tense. It signifies that the action of the verb is happening in the present and agrees with the subject of the sentence.

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Conjugate verb Worsens

CONDITIONAL

I would worsen
we would worsen
you would worsen
he/she/it would worsen
they would worsen

FUTURE

I will worsen
we will worsen
you will worsen
he/she/it will worsen
they will worsen

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have worsened
we will have worsened
you will have worsened
he/she/it will have worsened
they will have worsened

PAST

I worsened
we worsened
you worsened
he/she/it worsened
they worsened

PAST PERFECT

I had worsened
we had worsened
you had worsened
he/she/it had worsened
they had worsened

PRESENT

I worsen
we worsen
you worsen
he/she/it worsens
they worsen

PRESENT PERFECT

I have worsened
we have worsened
you have worsened
he/she/it has worsened
they have worsened
I am worsening
we are worsening
you are worsening
he/she/it is worsening
they are worsening
I was worsening
we were worsening
you were worsening
he/she/it was worsening
they were worsening
I will be worsening
we will be worsening
you will be worsening
he/she/it will be worsening
they will be worsening
I have been worsening
we have been worsening
you have been worsening
he/she/it has been worsening
they have been worsening
I had been worsening
we had been worsening
you had been worsening
he/she/it had been worsening
they had been worsening
I will have been worsening
we will have been worsening
you will have been worsening
he/she/it will have been worsening
they will have been worsening
I would have worsened
we would have worsened
you would have worsened
he/she/it would have worsened
they would have worsened
I would be worsening
we would be worsening
you would be worsening
he/she/it would be worsening
they would be worsening
I would have been worsening
we would have been worsening
you would have been worsening
he/she/it would have been worsening
they would have been worsening

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