eat away (Meaning)

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eat away (v)

remove soil or rock

wear away or erode

Synonyms & Antonyms of eat away

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eat away Sentence Examples

  1. The harsh chemicals slowly eat away at the metal surface, causing it to deteriorate over time.
  2. The constant worry and stress gradually ate away at her spirit, leaving her feeling exhausted and drained.
  3. Acid rain and pollution eat away at the stonework of historic buildings, causing significant damage.
  4. The car's engine ate away at the remaining fuel, signaling the need for a pit stop.
  5. The termites silently ate away at the wooden beams, weakening the structure of the old house.
  6. Regrets and guilt ate away at his conscience, making it difficult for him to find peace.
  7. The relentless criticism and negativity ate away at her confidence, leaving her feeling insecure and doubtful.
  8. The corrosive nature of the chemical ate away at the container, causing it to leak.
  9. The relentless waves relentlessly pounded against the shoreline, slowly eating away at the sandy cliffs.
  10. The passage of time seemed to eat away at her memories, making them hazy and indistinct.

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remove soil or rock, wear away or erode

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The harsh chemicals slowly eat away at the metal surface, causing it to deteriorate over time.

The constant worry and stress gradually ate away at her spirit, leaving her feeling exhausted and drained.

Acid rain and pollution eat away at the stonework of historic buildings, causing significant damage.

The car's engine ate away at the remaining fuel, signaling the need for a pit stop.