wear away

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌweər əˈweɪ/
US: /ˌwer əˈweɪ/

  1. To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or friction.

    1. The steps will wear away with time.
    2. The inscription on the old coin started to wear away after many years.

  2. To gradually disappear or fade.

    1. The day's stress will wear away after a good sleep.
    2. The initial excitement of moving to a new city began to wear away over time.

Synonyms

diminish abrade fade deteriorate erode
wear away noun

  1. The process of gradual erosion or wearing down.

    1. The wear away of the metal was quite visible.
    2. The wear away on the tires was accelerated by the rough terrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wear away" in English means: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or friction., To gradually disappear or fade..

The phonetic transcription of "wear away" is /ˌweər əˈweɪ/ in British English and /ˌwer əˈweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wear away": diminish, abrade, fade, deteriorate, erode.

Example usage of "wear away": "The steps will wear away with time.". More examples on the page.