wear off
Britishverb
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(intr) to decrease in intensity gradually
the pain will wear off in an hour
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to disappear or cause to disappear gradually through exposure, use, etc
the pattern on the ring had been worn off
Example Sentences
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At this point, my antihistamines have started to wear off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The network, a majority from Altadena, has seen the adrenaline that pushed people at the beginning of the year wear off as a sense of dismay set in.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
So far, stocks have largely ignored tariffs’ threat to the economy, assuming that any resulting inflation will wear off next year.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
The Brit-nominee says trying to hide from her deeper feelings eventually started to wear off.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
To Harry’s dismay, Ron’s new aggression did not wear off over the next few days.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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