wear off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to diminish in effect
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The effect of the injection will gradually wear off.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wear off” mean?
to diminish in effect
Is “wear off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.