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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"It's been nice to have that feeling back, but I think the novelty would wear off after one season," he added, not wanting to get too familiar with the second tier.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
The stocks are already trading at large premiums to their historical price-to-earnings valuations, and their price momentum is starting to wear off as oil prices fall.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
At this point, my antihistamines have started to wear off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
"We did not see its effect wear off over time."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025
It took a moment for the shock to wear off, but then everyone started to dance again.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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