Wear away
verb
To slowly disappear or become thinner because of use or weather conditions.
The inscription on the tombstone had worn away over time.
Often appears as...
- wear away over time
- wear away with use
verb
To gradually disappear or decrease due to continuous activity or process.
His patience started to wear away after waiting for hours.
Often appears as...
- wear away patience
- wear away resolve
verb
To slowly disappear or become thinner because of use or weather conditions.
The inscription on the tombstone had worn away over time.
Often appears as...
- wear away over time
- wear away with use
verb
To gradually disappear or decrease due to continuous activity or process.
His patience started to wear away after waiting for hours.
Often appears as...
- wear away patience
- wear away resolve
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Used when physical objects are altered by external forces like friction or weather.
The steps leading to the monument have worn away after centuries of use.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Processes
It often refers to changes that occur naturally over a long period.
The coastline has worn away due to constant wave action.
Pro Tip 3/3Slow Progression
Emphasizes a gradual process, not an immediate change.
The paint on the old house had worn away, revealing the wood beneath.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Used when physical objects are altered by external forces like friction or weather.
The steps leading to the monument have worn away after centuries of use.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Processes
It often refers to changes that occur naturally over a long period.
The coastline has worn away due to constant wave action.
Pro Tip 3/3Slow Progression
Emphasizes a gradual process, not an immediate change.
The paint on the old house had worn away, revealing the wood beneath.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Used when physical objects are altered by external forces like friction or weather.
The steps leading to the monument have worn away after centuries of use.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Processes
It often refers to changes that occur naturally over a long period.
The coastline has worn away due to constant wave action.
Pro Tip 3/3Slow Progression
Emphasizes a gradual process, not an immediate change.
The paint on the old house had worn away, revealing the wood beneath.
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