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wear off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɛr ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌweər ˈɒf/

wear off means: To gradually become weaker until an effect or feeling disappears.

verb

EFFECT FADESB2

To gradually become weaker until an effect or feeling disappears.

  • The medicine will wear off soon.
  • Her excitement wore off after a week.
  • Has the effect of the injection worn off yet?

Similar words: fade, subside, diminish

Common phrases: wear off gradually, wear off quickly, wear off soon

SURFACE DISAPPEARSB2

To disappear from a surface because of repeated rubbing or use.

  • The gold coating will wear off.
  • The letters wore off the keys.
  • Some paint has worn off where people touch the door.

How to use it: wear off something (The paint has worn off the handle.)

Similar words: rub off

Common phrases: wear off completely, wear off easily, wear off eventually

Questions about wear off

What does wear off mean?

To gradually become weaker until an effect or feeling disappears.

What is wear off in other languages?

Türkçe: etkisi geçmek · Español: desvanecerse · Français: s'estomper · Deutsch: nachlassen · Italiano: svanire · 日本語: 薄れる

How do you pronounce wear off?

In American English /ˌwɛr ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌweər ˈɒf/.

How do you use wear off in a sentence?

The medicine will wear off soon. Her excitement wore off after a week.

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