Erosion Terminology

verb to gradually erode or disappear over time

adjective showing signs of wear or erosion

adverb in a manner that causes erosion or disappearance

• The paint on the old building has completely worn away over time.
• I can't believe how much the logo on my favorite t-shirt has worn away.
• The graffiti on the wall has been so worn away, you can barely read it anymore.
• After years of neglect, the trust between them had worn away to nothing.

noun a term used in South Africa for a small truck or van used for transporting goods

• The government is working on measures to prevent illegal logging in the donga regions.
• We should go explore the donga area this weekend, it's supposed to be beautiful.
• I heard there's a cool donga party happening next week, wanna go?
• The relationship between the two countries has been like a donga, constantly shifting and unstable.