Pronunciation: /wɛr daʊn/
noun a gradual process of deterioration or weakening
A1 My shoes are starting to show wear down.
A2 The wear down on my favorite jeans is getting worse.
B1 The wear down of the carpet in the hallway is quite noticeable.
B2 The wear down of the brakes on my car is causing some issues.
C1 The wear down of the machinery in the factory is affecting production.
C2 The wear down of the bridge's support beams is a serious safety concern.
verb to gradually reduce or diminish in strength or effectiveness
A1 I wear down my pencil by writing too much.
A2 Walking on rough terrain can wear down the soles of your shoes.
B1 The constant use of the old machinery is starting to wear down its parts.
B2 The intense training sessions are beginning to wear down the athlete's stamina.
C1 Years of stress and pressure can wear down even the strongest individuals.
C2 The relentless criticism from the media can wear down a public figure's confidence over time.
formal Over time, the constant friction can wear down the surface of the metal.
informal If you keep using that old pair of shoes, they're going to wear down pretty quickly.
slang I need to get some new tires for my car, these ones are starting to wear down.
figurative The stress of work and family responsibilities can wear down even the strongest individuals.
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