wear off

• Verb, das den allmählichen Verlust von Wirkung, Intensität oder Empfindung bezeichnet.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the gradual loss of effectiveness, intensity, or sensation over time.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Gradually disappearinformal

   To gradually lose effectiveness, intensity, or sensation over time.

   Allmählich nachlassen

   • The painkiller started to wear off after a few hours.
   • The novelty of the new job will eventually wear off.
   • The paint on the old fence has worn off completely.

   Synonymeabatedecreasediminishdwindlefadelessenpeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   Antonymeendurelastpersist

Grundverbwear