Wear Off

Synonyms of wear off

• diminish
• fade
• subside

Antonyms of wear off

• intensify
• persist
• strengthen

Collocations of wear off

effect

Frequency: 70 %

The painkiller's effect wore off after a few hours.

medication

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor warned that the medication would wear off by evening.

numbness

Frequency: 50 %

The numbness in her fingers began to wear off as the circulation returned.

excitement

Frequency: 45 %

As the event neared its end, the excitement started to wear off.

paint

Frequency: 35 %

The vibrant colors of the mural began to wear off due to exposure to the sun.

Idiomatic Expressions for wear off

• Phrase: The paint on the walls has started to wear off
  Meaning: To become faded or damaged through use or exposure
  Usage: This phrase is commonly used when talking about the gradual loss of color or quality on a surface due to wear and tear.