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WEAR AWAY

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Wear Away.

Wear Away - as a verb

Cut away in small pieces

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whittle awaywhittle down

Diminish, as by friction

Example: "Erosion wore away the surface"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become ground down or deteriorate

Example: "Her confidence eroded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat aterode6gnaw8gnaw at

Example Sentences

"The constant rubbing of his shoes on the pavement caused the soles to wear away."
"Over time, the weathering process will wear away the paint on the exterior of the house."
"My dentist warned me that grinding my teeth at night can wear away the enamel."
"The constant friction from cleaning can wear away the surface of the furniture."
"The wind and rain can wear away the edges of a cliff over time."
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