English · Phrasal verb Attested

wear away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To erode gradually and progressively.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị xói mòn dần dần

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Where it’s used: Used American English

As the sensitiveness which greeted my new position wore away, I began to rather like the freedom of my new character.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wear away” mean?

To erode gradually and progressively.

Is “wear away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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