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wear away

 
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wear
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to gradually break down or disappear due to friction or use.
The old paint had worn away.The knees of my jeans are wearing away.The inscription inside my ring is wearing away.
definition 2: to cause the gradual erosion of.
The waves are wearing away the stones on the beach.