Wear Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The initial excitement of the new job will wear off as the workload increases.
- The shine on the car will gradually wear off as time passes.
- After years of marriage, the romantic feelings can sometimes wear off.
- The pain relief medicine will eventually wear off and the patient might need another dose.
- The memory of a traumatic experience may wear off as you receive professional therapy.
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Meaning 2
Diminish, as by friction; "Erosion wore away the surface".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The layers of old paint had started to wear off over time due to direct exposure to sunlight.
- Continuous use was causing the tread on the tire to wear off rapidly.
- The varnish on the antique wood began to wear off, revealing the intricate carvings.
- Years of friction from daily use had caused the brim of the hat to wear off in several spots.
- Gentle washing had managed to wear off the dirt that had built up on the delicate decorative figurine.