Pronunciation: /wɛr ɔf/
verb to diminish or fade away over time
A1 The paint on the walls is starting to wear off.
A2 The effects of the medication will wear off after a few hours.
B1 The novelty of the new job eventually wore off and I started to feel bored.
B2 The excitement of traveling to a new country never wears off for me.
C1 The initial shock of the news wore off and I was able to think more clearly.
C2 The euphoria of winning the championship eventually wore off, but the memories will last a lifetime.
adverb in a way that causes something to diminish or fade away over time
A1 The effects of the pain medication started to wear off after a few hours.
A2 I noticed that the excitement of the party was beginning to wear off as the night went on.
B1 The novelty of my new job quickly wore off as I settled into a routine.
B2 The adrenaline rush from the roller coaster ride began to wear off as we waited in line for another turn.
C1 The initial shock of the news wore off, and I was able to think more clearly about the situation.
C2 As the days passed, the euphoria of winning the championship slowly wore off, leaving a sense of accomplishment.
formal The effects of the medication will gradually wear off after a few hours.
informal I can feel the numbness starting to wear off now.
slang I need to reapply my lipstick before it wears off.
figurative The novelty of the new job eventually wore off and I started to miss my old routine.
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