CEFR B1

corrode

verb

Meaning

corrode means to eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid.... It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

My morale is being corroded day by day.
The lesson showed how to corrode in a natural sentence.

Synonyms: canker, gnaw, rust, waste, wear

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corrode (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəˈɹəʊd/

Definition

Examples

My morale is being corroded day by day.
The lesson showed how to corrode in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will corrode before translating the verb.

How to Use corrode

to corrode (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to corrode."
corrode in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how corrode works in context."

Synonyms of corrode

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