wear (away) (Meaning)

wear (away)

to gradually disappear or to cause (something) to gradually disappear or become thinner, smaller, etc., because of use

The incessant rain wore away at the asphalt, creating deep ruts.
Time wore away her grief, leaving only a bittersweet memory.
The constant rubbing of the gears wore away the metal, causing a grinding sound.
The wind wore away at the sand dunes, exposing ancient rock formations.
Years of neglect wore away the once-vibrant paint, revealing faded colors underneath.
The relentless waves wore away the coastline, eroding the cliffs and creating new inlets.
The constant motion of the water wore away at the bridge's foundations, weakening its structure.
The abrasive chemicals wore away the protective coating, exposing the underlying material.
The relentless erosion of the soil wore away the fertile topsoil, leaving behind barren ground.
The harsh conditions of the desert wore away the tires of the expedition vehicles, testing their durability.

to gradually disappear or to cause (something) to gradually disappear or become thinner, smaller, etc., because of use

undermine, erode, cross (up),wash out, bloody, mar, deteriorate, crab, enfeeble, hurt

mend, rebuild, fix, cure, patch,repair, rectify, reconstruct, renovate, revamp

The incessant rain wore away at the asphalt, creating deep ruts.

Time wore away her grief, leaving only a bittersweet memory.

The constant rubbing of the gears wore away the metal, causing a grinding sound.

The wind wore away at the sand dunes, exposing ancient rock formations.