Pronunciation: /wɔːrn əˈweɪ/
verb to gradually erode or disappear over time
A1 The paint on the old fence has worn away.
A2 The path was worn away by years of foot traffic.
B1 The erosion has worn away the coastline over time.
B2 The constant friction has worn away the surface of the metal.
C1 The intense weather conditions have worn away the facade of the building.
C2 The abrasive cleaning agent has worn away the finish on the countertop.
adjective showing signs of wear or erosion
A1 The old bridge had a worn away railing.
A2 The children played on the worn away path in the park.
B1 The paint on the walls had worn away over time.
B2 The statue in the square had a worn away inscription that was barely legible.
C1 The once vibrant colors of the mural had worn away, leaving only faint traces behind.
C2 The fabric of the sofa had worn away in certain spots, revealing the stuffing underneath.
adverb in a manner that causes erosion or disappearance
A1 The paint on the old house had worn away.
A2 The path was so well-worn that the grass had worn away completely.
B1 After years of use, the tread on the tires had worn away.
B2 The erosion from the river had worn away the rock formations over time.
C1 The constant friction had worn away the metal until it was almost paper-thin.
C2 The once vibrant colors of the painting had worn away, leaving only faint traces of the original design.
formal The paint on the old building has completely worn away over time.
informal I can't believe how much the logo on my favorite t-shirt has worn away.
slang The graffiti on the wall has been so worn away, you can barely read it anymore.
figurative After years of neglect, the trust between them had worn away to nothing.
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