wear (sth) away
— phrasal verb with wear /weər/
/wer/ verb (wore, worn)Definition
› to become thin and disappear after repeated use or rubbing, or to cause something to become thin and disappear in this way: In some diseases, the protective layer in a joint wears away.Scratching and rubbing
(Definition of wear (sth) away from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abrade verb
- abrasion noun
- chafe verb (RUB)
- erode verb (DAMAGE PHYSICALLY)
- grate verb (RUB TOGETHER)
- graze noun
- graze verb (SURFACE)
- grind verb (RUB)
- rasp verb (RUB)
- rub noun
- rub sth/sb down phrasal verb
- rub verb
- rubdown noun
- scour sth out phrasal verb
- scrape verb (RUB)
- scratch noun
- scratch verb (CUT)
- smooth verb (RUB)
- tickle verb (RUB SKIN)
- wear verb (WEAKEN)
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