Erode

Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊd/

Definitions of erode

verb to gradually wear away or diminish

Example Sentences

A1 The constant flow of water can erode the rocks over time.

A2 Wind and rain can erode the soil, causing erosion.

B1 The river eroded the riverbank, causing it to collapse.

B2 The acidic rain is slowly eroding the marble statues in the city square.

C1 The effects of climate change are eroding the coastline at an alarming rate.

C2 Overgrazing by livestock has eroded the once lush grasslands, turning them into barren wastelands.

Examples of erode in a Sentence

formal The constant exposure to harsh weather conditions caused the rocks to erode over time.

informal The waves erode the sand on the beach every day.

slang That gossip will erode your reputation if you're not careful.

figurative The lies began to erode the trust between them.

Grammatical Forms of erode

• past tense: eroded
• plural: erodes
• comparative: more eroded
• superlative: most eroded
• present tense: erode
• future tense: will erode
• perfect tense: has eroded
• continuous tense: is eroding
• singular: erodes
• positive degree: erode
• infinitive: to erode
• gerund: eroding
• participle: eroded

Origin and Evolution of erode

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'erode' originated from the Latin word 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'erode' has come to be used in a broader sense to describe the gradual wearing away or destruction of something, not just by gnawing but by various natural processes such as water or wind erosion.