wear away

• Verbe à particule désignant un processus graduel de réduction, de destruction ou d'affaiblissement dû à un usage constant, au frottement ou au temps.

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

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Gradual erosionformal

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

   user/érodé progressivement

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradecorrodedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind downwear down

   Antonymesaccumulatebuildcoatdeposit

2. Diminish or fadeformal

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

   user à la longue

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

   Synonymesabradeconsumediminishdwindleeat awayerodefadeunderminewaneweaken

   Antonymesreinforcerestorestrengthen

Verbe de basewear