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are further deteriorated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are further deteriorated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the ongoing decline or worsening of a condition or situation. Example: "The conditions of the roads are further deteriorated due to the heavy rainfall over the past week."
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Together with the following processes, such as vascular damage-induced ischemia, oxidative stress and extended inflammation in irradiated sites, the milieus feeding CBC stem cells are further deteriorated, which even results in crypt death.
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With higher incidence, corner separation is further deteriorated, leading to higher flow loss.
Cognition was further deteriorated.
The situation on control signaling consumption is further deteriorated by high VoIP capacity demand in PS radio network, which is supposed to accommodate a large amount of voice capacity currently handled in traditional CS mode.
The severity of trauma can be further deteriorated by an additional blunt chest trauma (TxT), which independently contributes to mortality upon the development of acute lung injury (ALI) [2].
Her image is further deteriorated when she decides to abandon her hospital duties, in order to perform surgery on a deer, once again letting her emotional involvement interfere with her career.
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When treated with 10 µM LY294002, the defects of Mtmr8-MO1 morphant embryos could be further deteriorated (Fig 4B-d), and the Mtmr8-MO2 morphadtseveresevere defects (Fig 4B-e), comparing with Cont morpholino injected morphants which did not alter the wild-type phenotype throughout development 4B-c).
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These changes were further deteriorated in arrb1 −/− neurons (Fig. 3A and B).
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The respiratory insufficiency was further deteriorated by pneumonia, confirmed by chest X-ray and later on by autopsy.
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Furthermore, it was expected that performance would worsen from neutral to lying condition in both groups and that performance in the provoking condition would be further deteriorated in CLBP patients, but not in healthy subjects.
8.52pm BST Obama concludes his answer on Ukraine: This whole exercise by the Russians is not good for Russia either... an economy that was already stuck in the mud is further deteriorating because of these actions.
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Best practice
When using "are further deteriorated", ensure that the subject has already undergone some form of decline. This phrase emphasizes an ongoing negative process.
Common error
Avoid using "are further deteriorated" when describing improvements or positive changes. This phrase exclusively denotes a decline or worsening of a condition.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are further deteriorated" functions as a predicate adjective phrase, describing the state of a subject as having worsened beyond a previous condition. Ludwig AI confirms the phrase is grammatically correct.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "are further deteriorated" is a grammatically correct way to describe something that has worsened beyond a previous state. According to Ludwig, its usage spans various contexts, including science, news, and general discussions, with a neutral register. While not a highly frequent phrase, it effectively conveys a continued decline. Remember to use it when emphasizing the ongoing nature of a negative change.
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Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have worsened further
Uses 'worsened' instead of 'deteriorated', offering a more common synonym.
have declined further
Employs 'declined' which, similar to 'deteriorated', indicates a negative change, but often suggests a more gradual process.
are in a state of further decline
Changes the structure to emphasize the state of decline, adding a layer of intensity.
are experiencing additional degradation
Replaces 'deteriorated' with 'degradation', highlighting the process of worsening, and adds 'experiencing' to emphasize the ongoing nature.
are progressively worsening
Uses 'progressively' to stress the continuous nature of the deterioration.
are increasingly impaired
Shifts the focus to the 'impairment' or functional reduction caused by the deterioration.
are subject to continued decay
Employs 'decay' which implies a gradual deterioration often associated with organic matter.
are seeing a further downturn
Utilizes 'downturn' to suggest a decline, often in economic or performance contexts.
are spiraling downward
Uses a more figurative expression, 'spiraling downward', to imply a rapid and uncontrolled deterioration.
are becoming increasingly unsustainable
Highlights the long-term implications of the deterioration, suggesting a lack of viability.
FAQs
How can I use "are further deteriorated" in a sentence?
This phrase indicates something has worsened beyond its initial state. For instance, "The road conditions "are further deteriorated" after the storm" signifies pre-existing issues exacerbated by the weather.
What can I say instead of "are further deteriorated"?
You can use alternatives like "have worsened further", "have declined further", or "are in a state of further decline" depending on the specific context.
Is it correct to say "is further deteriorated"?
No, "is further deteriorated" is grammatically incorrect when referring to plural subjects. The correct form is ""are further deteriorated"" for plural subjects and "has further deteriorated" for singular.
What's the difference between "are deteriorated" and "are further deteriorated"?
"Are deteriorated" indicates a state of decline. "Are further deteriorated" implies that the decline has progressed beyond a previous state, emphasizing a continued worsening.
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