wear off

/wˈeəɹ ˈɒf/

/wˈɛɹ ˈɔf/

to wear off

MAIN VERB

to gradually fade or disappear, especially with regards to color or a material's quality, due to continuous use or exposure to external factors

synonyms : wear

diminish, as by friction

synonyms : wear away

to lose effectiveness or intensity over time

Examples

1. It may take some time for the medication to wear off.

2. The euphoria wears off, unfortunately.

3. Their feathers wear off.

4. The novelty will wear off.