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Meaning of wear off

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wear off

verb

Definitions

  1. To diminish in effect

    Example: The effect of the injection will gradually wear off.

  2. To disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused

    Example: The silver plating on that cheap silverware will wear off.