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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.
02
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
Examples
The pain medication tends to wear off after a few hours.
03
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
Examples
The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours.
