wear away

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate the gradual process of being reduced, eroded, or diminished through continuous use, friction, or time.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения постепенного процесса уменьшения, разрушения или ослабления в результате постоянного использования, трения или времени.esVerbo frasal que indica el proceso gradual de reducción, destrucción o debilitamiento por uso constante, fricción o paso del tiempo.frVerbe à particule désignant un processus graduel de réduction, de destruction ou d'affaiblissement dû à un usage constant, au frottement ou au temps.dePartikelverb, das einen allmählichen Prozess des Abnehmens, der Abnutzung, Zerstörung oder Schwächung durch ständigen Gebrauch, Reibung oder Zeit bezeichnet.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar a redução, o desgaste ou o enfraquecimento gradual de algo devido ao uso constante, ao atrito ou à passagem do tempo.zh指因长期使用、摩擦或时间推移而逐渐磨损、侵蚀或消弱的过程。arفعل مركب يعني التآكل أو التلف التدريجي بفعل الاستعمال أو الاحتكاك أو مرور الوقت، أو الوهن والضعف التدريجي.

1. Gradual erosion formal

   To gradually become thinner, weaker, or disappear due to continuous use or friction.

   • The constant wind and rain wore away the ancient stone carvings.
   • The tread on the tires had worn away after years of driving.
   • The inscription on the ring had worn away over time.

   ruСтиратьсяesdesgastarsefruser/érodé progressivementdeAbnutzungptDesgastar-sezh磨损arالتآكل التدريجي

   Synonyms: abradecorrodedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind downwear down

   Antonyms: accumulatebuildcoatdeposit

2. Diminish or fade formal

   To gradually reduce or destroy something, such as patience, resistance, or strength.

   • The constant criticism wore away his confidence.
   • Her patience was worn away by the endless delays.
   • The repetitive tasks wore away at his enthusiasm.

   ruИстощатьesdesgastarfruser à la longuedeZermürbenptDesgastarzh消磨arاستنزاف

   Synonyms: abradeconsumediminishdwindleeat awayerodefadeunderminewaneweaken

   Antonyms: reinforcerestorestrengthen

• worn away past participle
• wore away past simple
• wearing away present participle
• wears away third person singular

Base verb: wear