Wear Away

Pronunciation: /wɛr əˈweɪ/

Definitions of wear away

verb to diminish or erode gradually over time

Example Sentences

A1 The sun can wear away the paint on a fence.

A2 Over time, the constant flow of water can wear away rocks.

B1 The abrasive cleaning agent can wear away the surface of the countertop.

B2 The harsh weather conditions can wear away the protective coating on the car.

C1 Years of neglect can wear away the structural integrity of a building.

C2 The continuous use of the machinery will wear away its components over time.

Examples of wear away in a Sentence

formal Over time, the constant friction caused the metal to wear away.

informal I noticed the paint starting to wear away on my old car.

slang Dude, your sneakers are gonna wear away if you keep skating in them.

figurative The stress of the situation began to wear away at her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of wear away

• past tense: wore away
• plural: wear away
• comparative: more worn away
• superlative: most worn away
• present tense: wear away
• future tense: will wear away
• perfect tense: have worn away
• continuous tense: wearing away
• singular: wears away
• positive degree: worn away
• infinitive: to wear away
• gerund: wearing away
• participle: worn away

Origin and Evolution of wear away

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wear away' originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old English 'werian' meaning to wear or carry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wear away' has retained its original meaning of gradually eroding or diminishing, but it has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to describe the gradual disappearance or weakening of something intangible, such as feelings or memories.