phrasal verb

Wear away

Rank #2373Letter WInseparable

2Sections

Erode, remove gradually

Meanings

  • Erode, remove gradually (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should WEAR AWAY before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to WEAR AWAY to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to WEAR AWAY across town for another meeting.

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