Zoeken
to wear off
[phrase form: wear]
01
afslijten, verbleken
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Intransitive
02
vervagen, afnemen
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
03
vervagen, afnemen
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
wear off
v
Voorbeeld
The polish on the wooden furniture tends to wear off with regular cleaning.
Over time, the vibrant colors on the poster started to wear off.
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 charm of the antique mirror began to wear off as its silver coating faded.
