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Definition of Wear off
1. Verb. Deteriorate through use or stress. "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
Exact synonyms: Wear, Wear Down, Wear Out, Wear Thin
Generic synonyms: Deteriorate
Specialized synonyms: Ablate, Scuff
Derivative terms: Wear
Generic synonyms: Deteriorate
Specialized synonyms: Ablate, Scuff
Derivative terms: Wear
2. Verb. Diminish, as by friction. "Erosion wore away the surface"
Exact synonyms: Wear Away
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Specialized synonyms: Abrade, Abrase, Corrade, Rub Down, Rub Off
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Specialized synonyms: Abrade, Abrase, Corrade, Rub Down, Rub Off
Definition of Wear off
1. Verb. (intransitive) to diminish in effect ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) to disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com