wear off
Third Person
wears off
Present Participle
wearing off
Past Tense
wore off
Past Participle
worn off
1
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
- After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off.
- The lettering on the street signs started to wear off due to exposure to the elements.
- The polish on the wooden furniture tends to wear off with regular cleaning.
- The charm of the antique mirror began to wear off as its silver coating faded.
- Over time, the vibrant colors on the poster started to wear off.
2
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
- The pain medication tends to wear off after a few hours.
- The effects of the energy drink started to wear off, and he felt fatigued.
- Over time, the novelty of the gadget will wear off, and it will become a regular part of daily life.
- The numbing sensation from the dental procedure will wear off soon.
- The charm of the motivational speaker's words began to wear off as time passed.
Synonyms:
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(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
- The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours.
- The initial excitement of the achievement started to wear off as reality set in.
- The initial shock of the news wore off, and acceptance set in.
- Over the weeks, the sadness from the loss began to wear off, allowing for healing.