wear
- noun (n)
Meaning: use, corrosion
Synonyms:
abrasion
attrition
damage
depreciation
deterioration
dilapidation
diminution
disappearance
employment
erosion
friction
impairment
inroads
loss
mileage
service
usefulness
utility
waste
wear and tear
- verb (v)
Meaning: corrode, use
Synonyms:
abrade
become threadbare
become worn
be worthless
chafe
consume
crumble
cut down
decay
decline
decrease
deteriorate
diminish
drain
dwindle
erode
exhaust
fade
fatigue
fray
gall
go to seed
graze
grind
impair
jade
overuse
overwork
rub
scrape
scrape off
scuff
shrink
tax
tire
use up
wash away
waste
wear out
wear thin
weary
weather
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