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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Earlier on Wednesday, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said they were waiting for medication to wear off before formally questioning Akram.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
The shine started to wear off quickly, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 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
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement more than a week ago, and the excitement has yet to wear off for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
The feeling that they are holy objects is already starting to wear off.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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