Adjective
dilapidated
IPA /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
Worn out and in very poor condition because of age or lack of care.
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We repaired the dilapidated shed before storing our bicycles inside.
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IPA /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/
Worn out and in very poor condition because of age or lack of care.
We repaired the dilapidated shed before storing our bicycles inside.
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