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to wear off
[phrase form: wear]
01
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Intransitive
Examples
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.
02
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
Examples
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.
03
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
Examples
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.
