Wear Away (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cut away in small pieces.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The edges of the stone began to wear away from years of being exposed to harsh weather conditions.
- Over time, the constant use of the rope started to wear away its outer layer.
- The acid in the water slowly began to wear away the corroded pipe.
- With each wave, the beach began to wear away, gradually changing its shape.
- Years of constant brushing caused the paint to wear away, revealing the original wood beneath.
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Meaning 2
Diminish, as by friction; "Erosion wore away the surface".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The constant pounding of the waves wore away the rocky shoreline over time.
- Years of use wore away the soles of her favorite shoes.
- The acid rain wore away the stone carvings on the historic church.
- The abrasive sand wore away the paint on the car's bumper.
- The relentless flow of the river wore away the riverbank, causing it to collapse.
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Meaning 3
Become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The constant flow of water will wear away the stone over time.
- Her faith in him began to wear away as he continued to disappoint her.
- The harsh weather conditions started to wear away the paint on the old car.
- Years of criticism from peers will wear away even the thickest skin.
- The relentless pounding of the ocean waves will eventually wear away the rock.